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Free Community Action Program

If you’ve been dreaming up ways to impact your community but aren’t quite sure where to begin, you’ve come to the right place.  

The Idealist Action Incubator is a free virtual program offering one-on-one guidance and community support as you move from idea to action. 

See more details below for upcoming networking events and to sign up for your free one-on-one session.

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Move from your good idea to action

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One-on-one support

Meet with an expert coach for a free virtual session to develop a tailored action plan for your early-stage community initiative.

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Connect with other global changemakers

Connect and collaborate with other aspiring changemakers and action-takers in a shared learning environment.

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Next steps

From how to seek funding to how to find partnerships in your area, we’ll give you expert tips and resources to move your big idea forward.


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We are ready for your big ideas

As an Idealist Action Incubator participant, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with an expert coach for a free, virtual one-on-one session to get tailored advisement for your community project idea and collaboratively develop your action plan to strategize your next steps.

Join a community of changemakers

You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with global change-makers through our virtual networking events and workshops, where we share additional tips and resources in a supportive environment alongside like-minded, action-oriented participants.

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Upcoming Virtual Networking Events

Global Community Action Networking. Connect, Ideate, and Collaborate. 🌍

Thursday, May 21, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm EST

Global Community Action Networking / Coffee Hour ☕

Friday, May 29, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm EST

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Want to meet with an expert coach to plan your community action idea?

We're accepting applications now