Apply Now: Rise Up Leadership & Advocacy Accelerator in California

California Rise Up Leaders at the Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator in June.
Rise Up California Leaders, 2023.

Are you passionate about social justice and ready to advance gender equity? Join Rise Up’s global network of social justice leaders!   

Rise Up’s Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator provides unparalleled opportunities to strengthen advocacy strategies, support policy systems-change, and advance gender equity in health, education, and economic opportunity for girls, women, and gender-nonconforming people at local, state, and national levels. 

Rise Up Leaders will be able to apply for up to $100,000 in competitive grant funding to develop policy and advocacy strategies to advance gender equity across various social justice issues in California.

Key Dates:

Program Dates: September 22-27, 2024 in-person Bay Area, California  

Application Deadline: July 15, 2024

Learn more about the Rise Up Leadership program in California

Frequently Asked Questions

How We Work

Rise Up provides tailored support, including proposal development, grantmaking assistance, advocacy strategy guidance, networking, and ongoing professional development. Join us to expand your network, amplify your voice, and collaborate in building a global gender equity movement! 

Hybrid Accelerator: Participate in a comprehensive 4-week training program with in-person and virtual sessions, totaling 60-65 training hours. This includes orientation, residential training, virtual follow-up, technical assistance, and panel sessions. 

Grants: Following the Accelerator, apply for seed funding to implement a systems-change gender equity advocacy project.  

Convening: Participate in a three-day in-person convening to enhance knowledge, skills, and networking. 

Re-grants: Get a second chance to apply for grant funds for continuation or new projects. 

Contact: Please contact kkaur(@)riseuptogether.org with any questions or if you are interested in joining this year’s cohort!