Leadership of registered Islamic educational institutions in North America — typically the principal, executive director, board chair, or imam in charge of education.

How long does the application take?

About 10–15 minutes. You can attach supporting documents (prospectus, charter, annual report) or share links to existing materials.

When will we hear back?

Within 7 business days. Strong applications move into a 30-minute discovery call, followed by a written diagnostic proposal.

Is there a cost to apply or join the founding cohort?

No application fee. Founding-cohort programs are heavily subsidized; long-term cost-share scales with institution size and is never a barrier for qualified applicants.

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Partner with RISE

For Islamic schools, hifz programs, madaris & maktabs.

Become a partner institution in RISE's 2026 founding cohort. This path is for Islamic schools, hifz academies, masjid education programs, madaris, and maktabs ready to collaborate with RISE on reform — curriculum, teachers, leadership, and accreditation.

Are you an EdTech platform, curriculum publisher, teacher-training provider, accreditor, or capital partner? You're looking for Strategic Partnership instead.

Become a Strategic Partner

Partner Benefits

What founding partners receive.

Access to the RISE Excellence Framework
Eligibility for grants, zakat, and waqf capital
Onboarding to the Muallim technology platform
Teacher training and leadership cohorts
National visibility and donor connections
Ongoing institutional advisory support

Need help?

Email partners@risefoundation.org or browse our Excellence Framework before applying.

Institution

Institution Name *Type *WebsiteYear EstablishedStudents EnrolledStaff / TeachersCity *State / Province *Country

Primary Contact

Full Name *Role / TitleEmail *Phone

Reform Priorities

Where is your institution today? *

Focus areas (select any)

Tell us about your institution & priorities *

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Supporting Materials

Documents (optional)Upload prospectus, charter, or annual reportPDF, DOC, PNG, JPG · up to 10MB · max 5 files

Links (optional)

I confirm the information is accurate and agree to receive partnership communications from RISE Foundation.

We respond within 7 business days. Insha'Allah.

Frequently Asked

Questions, answered.

What to expect from the application and onboarding process.

See how we work

Leadership of registered Islamic educational institutions in North America — typically the principal, executive director, board chair, or imam in charge of education.
About 10–15 minutes. You can attach supporting documents (prospectus, charter, annual report) or share links to existing materials.
Within 7 business days. Strong applications move into a 30-minute discovery call, followed by a written diagnostic proposal.
No application fee. Founding-cohort programs are heavily subsidized; long-term cost-share scales with institution size and is never a barrier for qualified applicants.