Applications are currently being accepted for the Levine Impact Lab (LIL) Operational Support Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About LIL - Operational Support Program
The Levine Impact Lab (LIL) 2027 Operational Support Program is a high-engagement initiative designed to help environmental nonprofit organizations improve their operational capacity while advancing strategic and financial priorities.Unlike traditional grants that only provide funding, this program combines financial support with long-term operational partnership. Over an 18-month period, participating organizations work closely with experienced advisors to strengthen internal systems, improve financial sustainability, and build capacity for long-term growth.The program is intended for nonprofits working at the intersection of environmental impact, climate solutions, sustainability, environmental justice, and social enterprise.
Benefits of LIL - Operational Support Program
Selected organizations will receive:
- Up to $25,000 in grant funding over two years
- An 18-month operational partnership
- Tailored one-to-one strategic advising
- Financial and operational planning support
- Access to a national cohort of up to 10 organizations
- Peer-learning opportunities
- Virtual and in-person workshops
- Private Slack community
- Alumni programming and networking opportunities
LIL - Operational Support Program Requirements
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Have a mission related to:
- Environmental justice
- Climate solutions
- Sustainability
- Have a current strategic plan
- Have an annual operating budget between $500,000 and $3.5 million
- Be beyond the startup stage while still in a growth phase
- Have an active and engaged Board of Directors
- Demonstrate the internal capacity to complete strategic operational projects
- Typically employ approximately 8–10 full-time staff
- Commit two senior leaders with decision-making authority throughout the program
Organizations rooted in and serving Indigenous communities within the United States or U.S.-affiliated territories are especially encouraged to apply.
Preferred Applicants
Preference is given to organizations that:
- Operate social enterprise models
- Generate earned revenue through products or services
- Demonstrate strong leadership commitment
- Have clear plans for organizational growth
- Are ready to implement strategic operational improvements
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
31 July, 2026
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