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SUMMARY:NBA's Research and Design: Young Adults with Disabilities Survey
DESCRIPTION:NBA’s Young Adult Leadership Development program area is undertaking a Research & Design initiative to better understand the presence and experiences of people living with disabilities within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Currently\, our denomination does not have comprehensive data that helps us understand how many people live with disabilities\, the diversity of those experiences\, or how disability intersects with age\, vocation\, geography\, and participation in church life. \nThis survey is an initial step toward addressing that gap. Our goal is to listen\, learn\, and gather information that can guide future discernment and the design of more accessible\, inclusive\, and meaningful opportunities—particularly for young adults. Your participation is voluntary and anonymous. Responses will be reviewed and used to help us understand who is present in our denomination and what kinds of barriers or supports exist. \nWe are grateful for your time and your willingness to share\, as your voice helps shape how we move forward together. \nTake the Survey \n  \nChurch Announcement Resources\n\nChurch Announcement Scripts\n\nChurch Event Script (English)\nChurch Event Script (Spanish)\nChurch Event Script (Korean)\n\n\nSlides to Accompany Church Announcement Scripts\n\nSlides (English only)\n\n\nChurch Announcement Overview Video\n\nVideo (English only)
URL:https://www.nbacares.org/event/nbas-research-and-design-young-adults-with-disabilities-survey/
CATEGORIES:NBA Event,Young Adults
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SUMMARY:Apply for the 2027 SENT Cohort!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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: \n\n   Project featured one or more times through shared NBA materials\n   Access to short-term consultations with NBA-related professionals/consultants\n   Opportunity to apply for assistance with site visits to similar projects/organizations\n   Ongoing communications and learning/networking opportunities through NBA.\n   Micro-funding to offset start-up expenses\n\nApplications are now closed.\nYou can preview the SENT Cohort application form here.\n  \n  \nProjected Huddle Dates\nThere will be several opportunities for this group to come together. Those tentative dates are below. \nNovember 13\, 2026: virtual Orientation\nJanuary 21-24\, 2027: in-person Cohort Huddle\nApril 22-25\, 2027: in-person Leaders Retreat\nJune 11-12\, 2027: virtual Cohort Huddle\nSeptember 9-12\, 2027: in-person Cohort Huddle\nNovember 11-12\, 2027: virtual Cohort Huddle \n  \nEquity Statement\nIn 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. \n  \nEligibility\n\nHealth and Social Service / Social Justice Oriented: seeks to meet a social\, emotional\, physical or justice need in context\nDiverse: represents a diverse leadership\, membership or audience it serves\nInnovative: provides a unique service or in a uniquely effective way\nAligned With Mission of NBA: “creating communities of compassion & care”\nPhase of Development: project is in the Idea\, Start-Up\, or Launch phase\nFiling: desires to build a project that will funciton as a non-profit\n\n 
URL:https://www.nbacares.org/event/apply-for-the-2027-sent-cohort/
CATEGORIES:NBA Event,Social Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Young Adult Leadership Development Grant
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThrough NBA’s Young Adult Leadership Development (YALD) program area\, we seek to co-create spaces with and for young adults 18-30 to flourish in life and service. NBA’s YALD grants are specifically designed to support current and future leaders in identifying their leadership qualities\, building leadership capacity\, and allowing young adults to explore new possibilities in the areas of service and justice. Young adults are eligible to apply for either a Development Grant or an Exploration/Ingenuity Grant. \nDevelopment Grants\nThese grants are intended for: \n\nYoung adults working in a health and social service profession seeking additional training to enhance their knowledge/skills to be more effective in their current role or seeking to advance beyond that role.\nYoung adults seeking more broad leadership training to hone specific skills in church or community leadership (ex. diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging training\, conflict transformation\, community organizer training\, etc.)\nYoung adults seeking assistance for formal courses related to fields of study in health and social services.\n\nExploration/Ingenuity Grants\nThis grant is for young adults who desire to pursue a passion project\, social enterprise idea\, or advance a project they already started. Projects or social enterprises must be community or congregation-based\, and related to a particular health\, social\, or justice need in their context. \nInterested in applying for a NBA Young Adult Leadership Development (YALD) Grant\, but not sure where to begin? Watch this informational video from NBA’s Young Adult Leadership Development Director Rev. Bere Gil Soto offering tips and help for applicants to know more before applying for a YALD Grant.\n\nHow to Apply\n\n\n\nApplications for the Summer 2026 cycle are now closed. \n\n\nAll applications must be submitted through the online form — no hard copies will be considered. \n\n\n\n\nTo complete the application\, you will need to provide the following information: \n\nAccurate contact information of the person applying for the grant.\nA summary detailing the type and purpose of the desired leadership training for the development grant\, or project description for the exploration/ingenuity grant\, the applicant’s hopes and goals\, implementation timeline\, and a proposed budget.\nThe amount requested\, up to $1\,000 USD.\n\nNote: The application has a ‘save’ function. You may begin your application and return to complete it before the deadline. \n  \n\n\nWe highly recommend reading the Additional Information & FAQ If you have additional questions not resolved by the FAQ\, please contact the NBA Grants Management Coordinator by email at Grants@NBAcares.org. \n\nYoung Adult Leadership Grant Webinar PowerPoint
URL:https://www.nbacares.org/event/summer-2026-young-adult-leadership-development-grant/
CATEGORIES:NBA Event,Young Adults
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Health & Social Service Leadership Development Grants
DESCRIPTION:The National Benevolent Association recognizes that leadership in today’s cultural climate can be a difficult job and that creating space for education and personal growth is key to sustainability both for leaders and the organization. NBA’s leadership development grants are designed to enhance and promote the health\, well-being\, and skill development of organizational leaders. \nExecutives and Leaders of Disciples-affiliated Health and Social Service organizations are eligible to apply for Leadership Development Grants up to $1000 per year. Grant funding may cover courses\, seminars\, workshops\, or coaching that enhance the knowledge and skill set of organizational leaders to work more effectively. These may include offerings through ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) or other conferences\, seminars\, trainings\, and the like. Grants may be used for registration\, tuition\, course materials\, travel-related expenses associated with the course or workshop\, or coaching fees for individualized leadership development support. \nRead more about grant support for NBA Health & Social Service partners. \nApplications for the Summer 2026 cycle are now closed. 
URL:https://www.nbacares.org/event/summer-2026-health-social-service-leadership-development-grants/
CATEGORIES:NBA Event,Partner Event
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