Program Fee & Application Process

Program Fee


The program fee for Brave Space, a 12-month immersive program, is $1,350 per person - Minimum 4; Maximum 8.

Taxes and processing fees apply.



Application Process



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1) Form Your Group

To apply for the program, you will need to be part of a racial affinity group. You cannot apply for this program as an individual. 

Group Size: The Brave Space program is designed for a group size of from 4 to 8 participants. Ideally, your group is of similar racial and gender affinity. We cannot accept groups with less than four members or more than 8. In forming your racial affinity group, choose members who are both committed and who would respond well to a structured and introspective group approach. This program is not intended for affinity groups that represent a mix of racial identities (i.e., Black, Asian, White, Latinx, etc., in one group). However, mixed-race individuals may form a mixed-race affinity group (i.e., bi-racial, etc.). 

  • Note: The program structure is designed for an 8-member affinity group. If it is essential that you have more than 8 members in your group, you will need to contact us and plan to increase your monthly meeting time for optimum benefit. Correspondingly, if your group size is 4-5 members, you may reduce the proposed monthly schedule proposed in the design.

Designated Coordinator (DC): Your group should elect a DC to manage the application and payment process on the group’s behalf. The DC may be the person that initially organizes your group or a designated group facilitator.

  • Note: Once the program begins, you will be instructed on how to be a peer-led affinity group and invited to share monthly tasks. If your group has a designated facilitator, your facilitator may modify group tasks and roles as appropriate throughout the program.  

2) Fees & Policy

The fee for Brave Space is $1,350 per person, with a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 8. Taxes and processing fees apply. 

  • Note: Much has been considered when pricing Brave Space. Comparatively, we keep our fees for this 12-month immersive training relatively low to ensure inclusivity and accessibility. A 6-month payment plan is available as is a 10% discount if you purchase the Prerequisite Bundle (see Course Prerequisites below).

No Refund/Change Policy

The Brave Space program is designed to nurture group commitment, growth, and cohesion. For this reason, we ask that you feel "reasonably" confident with your commitment to yourself, your racial affinity group members, and to this work prior to enrolling in this program.

We do not provide refunds, nor can we add, change, or transfer members once your application has been approved and payment received.

  • Note: Submission of your application and payment acknowledges that racial affinity group members agree and will adhere to this policy.

3) Prerequisites

Connect: The DC or sponsoring organization should organize a group meeting to discuss the application process and ensure understanding of the program and commitments details on this site. 

  • Note: Please discuss among yourselves the No-Refund Policy and the FAQs detailed on this site.

Course Prerequisites: There are three course prerequisites to Brave Space:

  1. Complete Mindful of Race 101
  2. Read Mindful of Race
  3. Complete A Beginner’s Guide to Meditating with Race

These prerequisites serve to deepen your understanding of your racial conditioning, establish a common language for engagement among group members, create a solid foundation for mindful inquiry, and support a more graceful transition into our year of learning (and unlearning) together. The concepts presented in these prerequisites are reinforced throughout the year supporting a shift from information to integration and embodiment.

Monthly Commitment: Your racial affinity group may meet physically, virtually, or a combination of in-person and online. Each participant should be willing to commit to the year-long program, including pre-requisites and meeting assignments. Monthly commitments include: 

  1. Completing the individual assignments and reflections on the online portal (estimated at approximately 3 hour per month). You have access to the portal 24/7. 
  2. Meeting monthly with your racial affinity group (estimated at 3 hours per month).
  • Note: If you have 4 members in your racial affinity group, you should plan to meet for 1.5 hours each month. If you have 8 members in your racial affinity group, you should plan to meet for 3 hours per month. Group facilitators may modify this schedule.

Schedule your meetings for the year: A powerful indicator of group commitment is to schedule your monthly meetings for the entire year. In this way, busy people can plan accordingly! This is useful to have in place prior to applying to the program, as your group will want to begin and end this program at the same time. 

  • Note: The Brave Space program is designed to nurture group commitment, growth, and cohesion. For this reason, we ask that you and/or your organization feel "reasonably" confident with your commitment to this work and this process prior to registering in this program.

4) Approval & Payment

Apply: Your racial affinity group is to submit one application representing your group. Organizations sending multiple groups should submit one application for each affinity group. The DC submits the application (below) on the group’s behalf.

Approval: The Mindful of Race Institute reviews your application, approves it, and sends confirmation and payment details to your DC.

Pay: Next, the DC organizes payment among the group members to ensure group members pay at the same time in order to begin the program at the same time.

  • Note: Access to this course expires 18 months after payment is received.

5) Begin Brave Space!

Once payment is received from all participants, each group member receives a direct email to enroll in the course on the Online Academy portal and asked to create a private password.

  • Note: The email used in the application will be the email that must be used to enroll in the Academy.
  • Note: We encourage you to “opt in” on our portal during enrollment. When you opt in, you will be notified monthly of new course materials. Otherwise, feel free to sign into your account with your password at any time to access available course materials.

BEGIN! Once enrolled, racial affinity group members have access to Brave Space 24/7.

Course assignments will be made available monthly (every 30 days) beginning at your enrollment date. 

  • Note: It will be important that your group begins the course at the same time. Access to course material expires 18 months after your application is approved. Course login is required to access lesson plans; lesson plans cannot be downloaded. 

Each month, you will receive lesson plans and contemplative assignments from the Online Academy portal that prepares you for engagement within your racial affinity group. And, the rest is history!


Still have questions? Review our FAQs or contact us at [email protected].



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