Funding Amount

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Deadline

December 7, 2026

244 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

SWFL Women's Executive Leadership Program

Overview: A professional development program for women executives and leaders in Southwest Florida.

Geographic Scope: Southwest Florida

Eligibility:

  • Women in executive or leadership positions

  • Entrepreneurs and business owners

  • Active/former military members

  • Diverse professional sectors, years of experience, positions, and backgrounds

  • Must commit to in-person attendance at all eight program sessions

  • Must be able to pay in full before opening session on January 14, 2026
  • Program Details:

  • Eight in-person program sessions

  • Opening session: January 14, 2026

  • Limited partial scholarships available for participants with demonstrated financial need

  • Scholarships made possible through sponsoring organizations and program partners

  • Selection criteria: Create diverse cohort across professional sectors, experience levels, and backgrounds

  • Notification of acceptance: December 22, 2025
  • Contact: Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson St, Fort Myers, Florida 33901, Phone: 239-274-5900, Email: info@collaboratory.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: December 7, 2025

    Required Materials:
    1. Completed application form
    2. Letter of recommendation from:
    - Employer or board member (for employed professionals)
    - Advisor, colleague, or client (for business owners/entrepreneurs)
    3. Recent resume
    4. For business owners/entrepreneurs: Written commitment statement confirming:
    - Commitment to attend all eight program sessions
    - Personal funding of participation (unless requesting scholarship)

    Application Questions (100-150 words each):
    1. What are your professional aspirations?
    2. What do you believe is your biggest professional challenge?
    3. Describe a leadership challenge you have faced and what you learned as a result.
    4. Why are you interested in participating in the SWFL Women's Executive Leadership Program?
    5. How do you imagine this program will increase your value to your organization and/or community?

    Scholarship Consideration Section:

  • Optional: Indicate if requesting scholarship assistance

  • If yes, specify amount of support requested

  • Brief description of circumstances/reasons for scholarship request (up to 100 words)
  • File Upload Requirements:

  • Letter of recommendation: .doc, .docx, .pdf, max 2 MB

  • Commitment statement: .doc, .docx, .pdf, max 2 MB
  • Important Dates:

  • Application deadline: December 7, 2025

  • Acceptance notification: December 22, 2025

  • Payment due: Before opening session on January 14, 2026
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    womenprofessional-development

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