Welcome to The Resiliency Institute
The Resiliency Institute is a nonprofit organization based in America’s Heartland and proudly backed by The Resiliency Initiative, a nationally recognized leader in crisis management and business continuity. We empower individuals and communities to build resilience through programs that promote intellectual growth, financial empowerment, and compassionate storytelling.
Our three pillars of growth include:
Intellectual – Advancing knowledge through Resiliency Academies and global partnerships, including with the Global Business School Network, to strengthen crisis leadership and preparedness.
Financial – Driving economic resilience through initiatives like the Resilient Futures Challenge, a global micro-loan competition supporting small businesses that champion community resilience.
Compassion – Elevating lived experience through The Resiliency Times and our upcoming YouTube series, Profiles in Resiliency: Stories of Hope and Tenacity – Uncut from America’s Heartland, highlighting voices of disaster survivors and changemakers.
Rooted in collaboration and innovation, The Resiliency Institute is where knowledge, action, and humanity meet to create a more resilient future—locally and globally.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower individuals and communities to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to disasters, with a vision of creating a world where resilience is a shared responsibility and communities stand strong in the face of any challenge.
How We Accomplish Our Mission
We accomplish our mission by advancing growth in three interconnected areas—Intellectual, Financial, and Compassion—equipping individuals and communities with the knowledge, resources, and support needed to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disaster..
Pilliar I: Intellectual
The Resiliency Academies
The Resiliency Academies offer comprehensive, all-hazards preparedness workshops designed for the whole community. These academies are available in multiple formats—including in-person, virtual, and on-site—to ensure accessibility and flexibility.
Pillar II: Financial
Resilient Futures Challenge
Starting in 2026, The Resilient Futures Challenge will provide micro-grants to individuals and organizations that are building disaster resilience in their local communities. Through an annual global competition, we support innovative, community-focused enterprises that strengthen preparedness, recovery, and long-term sustainability. Join our mailing list to be one the first to hear about the Challenge application period.
Pillar III-Compassion
Profiles in Resiliency
Launching in late Fall 2025, Our Profiles in Resiliency YouTube series shares real stories of strength, survival, and recovery. Through these powerful voices, we cultivate empathy, honor lived experience, and celebrate the human spirit that drives community resilience.