IGNITE

Applications

Applications for the Ignite Initiative are currently closed and will return in June, 2025. Sign up to receive an email when applications reopen!

IGNITE

Applications

Applications for the Ignite Initiative are now closed.

2025 Ignite Project Criteria

The Ignite program is aimed at ICF credentialed coaches and ICF chapters interested in creating social impact projects in their communities. Applications are now currently closed and will return later in 2025. Sign up to be notified when the applications reopen!

2025 Project Criteria:

ICF credentialed coaches, ICF chapters and social change organizations to launch Ignite projects.
Targeted regions: Africa and Middle East, AsiaPac, Europe, North America, and Latin and Central America.
Special focus on UN SDG 1 (No Poverty), UN SDG 13 (Climate Action), and UN SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

How do ICF chapters and ICF credentialed coaches benefit from creating Ignite projects?

Offer coaching hours for members seeking PCC and MCC credentials.
Develop, launch, and implement social impact projects.
Opportunity to build up eligibility for ICF chapter recognition awards.
Opportunity to promote member and volunteer engagement.
Support social impact organizations in your community.

2025 Ignite Project Timeline (Cohort 2):

Call for Applications: June 9 – August 15
Application Review: August 25 – September 24
Board Review: September 29 – October 3
Notification of Application Status to Applicants: October 6 – October 10

Volunteer to Spark Social System Change!

All ICF-credentialed coaches can sign up to become a volunteer coach with our Ignite Initiatives and Special Projects. Help empower individuals and spark global change by applying today! Once volunteer opportunities are available, a member of our team will be in contact.

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— Jonathan Low, MCC (Malaysia)

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