SPECIAL PROJECTS

Applications

Applications for our 2025 Special Projects will return later this year.

 
 

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Applications

Applications

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Requirements and FAQs

Why Apply for a special project?

Applying for a Special Project with the ICF Foundation offers a unique opportunity to engage in a custom coaching engagement to fit your organization’s needs. By partnering with the ICF Foundation to receive coaching, you are helping your organization build capacity and accelerate and amplify efforts towards social impact.

application requirements

Organizations interested in partnering with the ICF Foundation to launch a Special Project must meet the following criteria:

  • Have an existing measurement procedure to measure impact/success of their programs.
  • Align with at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Understand the value of coaching.
  • Demonstrate executive buy-in for coaching.
  • Agree and commit to a coaching engagement duration between 6-12 months.
  • Be committed to creating, promoting, and maintaining a coaching culture and mindset.
  • Have a budget to receive coaching (coaching will be offered at an agreed-upon rate fee).

application process

To be considered for the 2025 Special Projects program, please apply when applications return.

Important Dates

Important Dates

  • October 17 – December 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (New York): Call for Applications

  • January 2026 – February 2026: Application review period

  • February 2026: Selected applicants are notified

  • March 2026 – March 2027: Coaching programs begin

Every gift creates meaningful impact.

Every gift creates meaningful impact.

“I give to the ICF Foundation because the work is completely aligned with my life purpose, my aspirations, and my raison d’etre. This work is important for so many reasons and I am honored to be a part of our growing society of trained coaches.”
— Frances Berry, PCC (Australia)

Support our efforts by considering a financial donation. Join the ICF Foundation Society or become a corporate sponsor today!

Frances Berry, PCC (Australia)