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Updated Nov 01, 2017CLOSED
Echoing Green
Echoing Green’s Fellowship Programs will offer more than $4.6 million in seed-stage funding and support this year to emerging leaders working to bring about positive social change.
Learn MoreCLOSEDOct 24, 2017Deadline
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Mandatory Requirements
| Implemented In: | ||
| Region | Africa, Asia and Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America / Caribbean, North America and Middle East and North Africa | |
| Country | N/A | |
| Focus Areas | Diaspora |
You have a solution that will help your community thrive, an idea that will create new pathways to justice, or see a fresh opportunity where others only see obstacles.We want you to succeed.
We know that the transformational leaders of tomorrow may not have all the answers today, but as the social impact sector’s leading talent scout we embrace bold ideas and are ready to invest in your success.
In order to be eligible for an Echoing Green Fellowship, theapplicantmust be over 18 years old, fluent in English, and able to commit a full 40 hour work week to their organization.
In order to be eligible for an Echoing Green Fellowship, theorganizationmust be the original idea of the applicant(s), in its start-up phase (usually within the first two years of operation), and independent and autonomous.
An organization can be either a non-profit, a for-profit, or hybrid. An organization does not only have to be run by one individual. Partnerships can apply for a Fellowship. Organizations still in the idea phase are eligible.
Types of organizations thatare not eligibleto apply include students, scholarships, or research projects; lobbying or faith-based organizations; and existing organizations which have grown past their start-up phase.
Other Requirements
| Target Beneficiaries | Who are we looking for?This is the fellowship for innovators, instigators, pioneers, and rebels. We know that talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not—which is why we invest in talent wherever it is. Our Fellows represent diverse ethnic, religious, and gender experiences, with varied educational, economic, and geographic backgrounds. As we seek to build a diverse and inclusive social impact space, we particularly encourage applications from: » Racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S., including Black, Latinx, and Native/Indigenous people | ||
| Planned Usage of Funds | Purpose / Passion Resilience Leadership Ability to Attract Resources |
