This is the 2304th most frequent Russian word.
лидерам
The word "лидерам" in English means "to leaders" (dative plural form of "лидер").
Here, 'лидерам' refers in plural dative case to the class leaders who are being given advice.
Учитель дал полезные советы лидерам класса.
The teacher gave useful advice to the class leaders.
In this usage, 'лидерам' in plural dative case identifies the entities to whom resources are allocated.
Компания предоставляет дополнительные ресурсы лидерам рынка.
The company provides additional resources to the market leaders.
Here, 'лидерам' again appears in plural dative case, denoting the innovative leaders set to receive support from the program.