North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Leadership Program Grant
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
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Foundation
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Geography
- Emerging and mid-career professionals, volunteers, public servants, and community advocates who reside, work, or serve in the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region are encouraged to apply.
Other requirements
- Ideal candidates are those ready to deepen their commitment to the community and step into expanded leadership roles across sectors.
Overview
The North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Leadership Program aims to develop community leaders in the region, having graduated over 500 participants since 2004. The program, running from January to June 2026, offers full-day sessions on vital topics like economic development and environmental issues. Participants will learn from experienced local leaders and engage in hands-on activities, enhancing their leadership skills. This year's program includes insights on intergenerational leadership, fostering a robust alumni network dedicated to community impact.
Since 2004, the program has graduated more than 500 leaders who live, work, or volunteer in the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region.
NTTLP is designed to expand participants’ awareness of regional issues and opportunities while sharpening leadership skills for meaningful community impact. The program offers a curriculum featuring full-day sessions January through June 2026, focused on topics such as economic development, environment, local government, tourism, and workforce. Participants engage directly with civic and business leaders, build valuable peer networks, and experience hands-on learning opportunities. Graduates join a powerful alumni network of more than 500 professionals shaping the future of the Lake Tahoe-Truckee region.
This year NTTLP is excited to announce that three local leadership leaders will be presenting throughout the program. Susan Giacobazzi, founder of LoveYour Five, will join the class to guide them through a Clifton Strengths class and dive into communication and the leadership journey. Autumn Lincoln, owner of Tahoe Dave’s, will teach the group the best way to build effective teams, and Kate Frankfurt, founder of Goodwolf Leadership Coaching, will work with the group on managing up and how to give and receive feedback as a leader. This year’s program will also get to hear from a panel on the challenges and opportunities presented by intergenerational leadership opportunities.
The 2026 program begins on Friday, January 9, followed by sessions on February 20, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 5, and graduation on June 12. Partial scholarships are available.
Eligibility
Emerging and mid-career professionals, volunteers, public servants, and community advocates who reside, work, or serve in the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates are those ready to deepen their commitment to the community and step into expanded leadership roles across sectors.
What Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 64
- Total given
- $5.02M
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $6,000–$1M
- By dollars: California 95%, Nevada 4%, Vermont <1%. Top recipient cities: Truckee, CA; Tahoe City, CA; South Lake Tahoe, CA.
- 88% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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