Expanding on what klienbloo is saying a bit, the guy and girl who started the non-profit said it was relatively easy to get going once they established a plan. They mentioned having a mentor so I imagine that helped pave the way a bit easier. From what they told me their process was more or less. Have idea to share experience they have. Talk with faculty at local schools to see if they are interested in the program Figure out location to teach and how to select student who apply grant writing grant writing So much grant writing and then get things going. They really made it sound like the hardest part was grant writing to be honest. If you are offering a program that is lacking an option already it sounds like it is something very doable provided you put in the effort and legwork. We only talked for about 30 minutes so I'm sure there is a lot more to it but that's a synopsis of the conversation I had with them regarding the subject.