Welcome to the online application for the NALAC Leadership Institute (NLI). Please review the information below prior to starting your application.

Application Deadline: Monday, March 3, 2025, at 11:59PM Central Time. Please be aware of your time zone and note that the online application will automatically close by the posted deadline.

Please review the 2025 NLI Guidelines published here before proceeding. To apply, follow these steps:

Step 1 Submittable User Account: Visit Submittable and proceed to the next appropriate prompt.  

• Sign-In: Access your existing account. Once on the NALAC Application Submission Manager landing page, click “Apply Now” to initiate the application process. Complete your submitter profile by providing a Physical Address and Phone Number.

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• Sign-Up: Provide an email, password, and first and last name to create a free account. Once on the NALAC Application Submission Manager landing page, click “Apply Now” to initiate the application process. Complete your submitter profile by providing a physical address and phone number. 

 Step 2 Eligibility: Individuals must meet and answer all the eligibility requirements listed below before applying: 

• Must be at least 21 years of age 
• Must be a first-time participant of the NALAC Leadership Institute  
• Must identify as Latinx/é 
• Must be a non-profit arts administrator or cultural worker interested in arts administration 
• Applicants must have a current, active NALAC Membership before submitting the application 
• Please note that you will need your NALAC Membership Order Number. Your Membership Order Number is the 4-digit number located in the subject line of the email you received confirming the purchase of your NALAC membership. 

Please Note: If you have questions about your membership or eligibility, please contact the Programs Support Desk.

Step 3 Applicant Profile and Primary Organization Affiliation: Enter contact information and demographics, then continue to the series of narrative questions as outlined in the guidelines.

Step 4 Audio, Video, or Written Narrative Response: Insert link, upload audio/video file, and/or paste your responses from a word processing document directly into the online application.

Step 5 Attachments: Insert links or upload files as prompted.

Step 6 2025 NLI Application: Check the guidelines to review the Application Checklist, confirm your application is complete, and click "Apply Now" by the posted deadline on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 11:59PM Central Time. You will receive an email confirmation upon submission.

Interested applicants can view NALAC’s pre-recorded Support Presentation for valuable insights and guidance or message us via our Programs Support Desk for any questions or assistance:

For questions related to the application guidelines, assistance with your NLI application, or to address any technical issues, please visit the Programs Support Desk. Our team is available to provide guidance and answer your questions. Please take advantage of this resource to ensure your application is completed successfully before the open call closes.

The NALAC Final Report is used to accept final reporting materials for all NALAC grant programs.

A complete final report must be filed 30 days after project completion. Final reports and work samples will be used to report to NALAC authorizers, as well as for publicity and educational purposes. A final report is required to maintain good standing in order to receive future grants from NALAC.
STAFF CONTACTS
Please email Jose Castillo Rocha, Grants Manager, at jcrocha@nalac.org for any questions related to the final reporting process. Thank you!