Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders Program
Funding Amount
Up to $2,750 per year for two years
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Belcher Young Leaders Program has played a key role in cultivating new voices in trust and estate law. The program extends leadership development opportunities for graduates of the Real Property, Trust and Estate (RPTE) Fellows Program, fostering deeper engagement in the field.
Funding: The ACTEC Foundation approved a grant of up to $27,500 to support five Trust and Estate Fellows as they transition out of the RPTE program. Each fellow will receive up to $2,750 per year for two years to support continued participation in leadership activities.
Purpose: To ensure the next generation is equipped to advance the profession. Sixteen graduates of the Young Leader Program have gone on to become ACTEC Fellows.
Eligibility: Graduates of the Real Property, Trust and Estate (RPTE) Fellows Program who are transitioning out of the program and seeking continued participation in leadership activities.
Geographic Scope: United States (ACTEC Fellows program)
What The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $103K
- Median grant
- $33K
- Range
- $20K–$50K
- By dollars: District of Columbia 49%, Virginia 32%, New York 19%. Top recipient cities: Fairfax, VA; Hempstead, NY.
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Fields of Work
- Professional development
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