Apply to the Capacity-Building Program.

Applications are reviewed against published eligibility criteria and current cohort capacity. Most applications complete in twenty to thirty minutes.

Eligibility.

Eligible organizational status — active 501(c)(3) (Nonprofits), registered private school (Schools), for-profit small business with $500K–$5M revenue (Small Businesses), or active church (Churches).
Operating history — at least two years (Nonprofits) or three years (Schools, Small Businesses, Churches).
Mission alignment — primary work is genuinely mission-driven and community-anchored.
Leadership commitment — founder, executive director, head of school, owner, or pastor able to commit to active participation, with explicit support from the governing body.

Cost-share contribution.

Contribution is calibrated to organizational capacity. Approximately seventy percent of program cost is funded by Settled Ground, Inc. through grants and donations. The participant contributes the remainder. Specific contribution within the published range is set at offer stage.

Track	Annual budget tier	Program length	Monthly contribution
Foundational	Under $250K	36 months	$475 – $950/month
Builder	$250K – $5M	36 months	$1,125 – $2,625/month
Institution	$5M+	36 months	$4,000 – $8,000/month

Foundational Pathway subsidization is available for organizations with annual budgets under $50,000. Specific subsidization is determined case-by-case. Withdrawal and refund terms are documented in the Withdrawal and Refund Policy.

Application.

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Onboarding

Program

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Section 1 — Organization

Legal name *

DBA name (if applicable)

Year founded *

Organizational status *

501(c)(3) EIN (if applicable)

State of incorporation or registration *

Annual operating budget *

Website (optional)

Mission statement (1–2 sentences) *

Section 2 — Leadership

Primary applicant name *

Primary applicant role *

Primary applicant email *

Primary applicant phone (optional)

Governing body / board size *

Section 3 — Application questions

What capacity-building outcomes are you most hoping for? *(200-word limit)

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What is one specific structural challenge you face today? *(200-word limit)

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Has your organization received institutional grants of $25K or more in the past three years? *

If yes, provide context (100-word limit, optional)

Does your organization have audited or reviewed financials on file? *

Section 4 — Logistics

Cohort timing preference *

Foundational Pathway subsidization requested *

If yes, provide brief context

How did you hear about Settled Ground, Inc.? (optional)

Privacy notice.

Application data is governed by the Privacy Policy and Data Use Statement, linked here. Application information is used solely for selection review and, if selected, program delivery. Information is not sold or shared with third parties. Retention is documented in the Privacy Policy.

Current cohort status.

Spring 2026 Cohort — open for applications. Application deadline: [date]. Cohort start: [date]. Capacity: 15 organizations across all tracks.
Fall 2026 Cohort — applications open [date].

After submission.

Email confirmation within twenty-four hours. Application review takes two to three weeks. Formal response — selection, decline with feedback, or interview request — at the end of the review window. There is no fee at any stage.

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