The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2017 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute. The deadline to apply for the leadership-development program is 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 24. The foundation will select up to 25 individuals to take part in the 2017 class, which consists of seven training sessions between May and July. The foundation provides all training and resources at no cost to participants in exchange for their commitment to use their new skills through community service for the long-term benefit of the community. Apply online here.