2025 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must:

  • Be serving in a city, county, or state government position through January 2026. This includes those serving in elected, appointed, and professional/civil service. Exceptions may be considered based on individual circumstances.
  • Be able to participate in the two-day Summit in the early summer of 2025. The Summit will be held in person in Washington, D.C. 
  • Be able to participate in all five virtual, monthly 90-minute seminars. We will also host an optional welcome webinar. 
  • Be able to participate in all five virtual debriefing 30-minute sessions.

Preference for applicants meeting the following criteria:

  • We encourage applicants not only from urban/suburban communities but also from small-town and rural communities.
  • Applicants with some experience engaging with or conducting outreach to communities targeted with bigotry, hate, and/or racism.
  • Applicants with institutional support from employing agency toward participation in the Council.

Cost of Participation

Participants are expected to cover their travel and lodging expenses for the two-day Summit, though travel grants may be available for those who do not have employer-support for the travel. All other expenses, including exclusive demographic briefings, virtual and in-person program curriculum, and most meals during the D.C. Summit, are covered by the program.

Application Guidelines
Required Documents
The following items are required as part of the application:

  • Resume and optional letter of recommendation
  • Application Form (below)