Apply for the 2027 SENT Cohort!
Each year we select a Cohort of new faith-rooted social entrepreneurs to be a part of a community of support and growth. Those who are selected to be apart of our SENT Cohort will participate in an ongoing process of learning & development of their projects.
The Cohort experience will provide a tailored curriculum to help launch their projects. Over 12 months, our group will participate in four Cohort Huddles: a combination of virtual workshops and in-person gatherings. Throughout this process, our Cohort will be provided with specialized coaching to help support and strengthen their social enterprise. Cohort Members will also have access to certain resources from NBA, including:
- Project featured one or more times through shared NBA materials
- Access to short-term consultations with NBA-related professionals/consultants
- Opportunity to apply for assistance with site visits to similar projects/organizations
- Ongoing communications and learning/networking opportunities through NBA.
- Micro-funding to offset start-up expenses
Applications are now open and will be accepted through August 1, 2026.
Projected Huddle Dates
There will be several opportunities for this group to come together. Those tentative dates are below.
November 13, 2026: virtual Orientation
January 21-24, 2027: in-person Cohort Huddle
April 22-25, 2027: in-person Leaders Retreat
June 11-12, 2027: virtual Cohort Huddle
September 9-12, 2027: in-person Cohort Huddle
November 11-12, 2027: virtual Cohort Huddle
Equity Statement
In alignment with the NBA’s commitment to prioritize the work of reconciliation and anti-racism, the Social Entrepreneurship Program is dedicated to supporting and prioritizing social enterprises that are led by or serve historically marginalized, under-represented, and under-resourced people groups. In our efforts to dismantle white supremacy, we are sensitive to Cohort Applications that are addressing systemic needs, and place justice and equity at the center of their organization.
Eligibility
- Health and Social Service / Social Justice Oriented: seeks to meet a social, emotional, physical or justice need in context
- Diverse: represents a diverse leadership, membership or audience it serves
- Innovative: provides a unique service or in a uniquely effective way
- Aligned With Mission of NBA: “creating communities of compassion & care”
- Phase of Development: project is in the Idea, Start-Up, or Launch phase
- Filing: desires to build a project that will funciton as a non-profit