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$100,000
The Echoing Green Fellowship supports emerging leaders working full-time on plans to address major social challenges, including areas such as education, climate justice, human rights, and health. Fellows receive a $100,000 stipend over 18 months, along with leadership development, wellness support, expert connections, and virtual and in-person convenings. The opportunity is open globally, including Africa, and prioritizes leaders and communities that are less likely to access traditional investment.
Capacity Building Leadership Development
A comprehensive program to build and grow leadership skills and develop the strategies needed for ideas to thrive.
Wellness and Wellbeing Support
Ongoing support focuses on mental and emotional wellbeing along with self-care workshops designed specifically for the struggles of entrepreneurship.
Capital Expert Resources
The programs team facilitates the Fellow experience and connects these leaders to experts and opportunities according to their needs.
Seed Funding
A stipend over 18 months (100,000 USD). Funding offered to for-profit organizations is in the form of recoverable grants.
Community Virtual and In-Person Convenings
Gatherings to connect Fellows within and across classes, regions, and communities to build strong ties among Fellows over their entrepreneurial journey.
Expert Support
A suite of pro-bono support from leading professionals to build organizational capacity and help navigate the social innovation field. Opportunities to connect with experienced business leaders committed to supporting positive social change globally.
Education
Fellows work across issue areas to advance equity, including education.
Climate Justice
Fellows work across issue areas to advance equity, including climate justice.
Human Rights
Fellows work across issue areas to advance equity, including human rights.
Health
Fellows work across issue areas to advance equity, including health.
Premier global social entrepreneurship fellowship. $80K over 2 years. From 4,200+ applicants. Previous African fellows include major impact founders.
Mentorship, visibility, investor introductions, media exposure
Check current year's cycle is open before applying
Applicants should show that they are already working full-time on the problem and bring direct knowledge of the community they aim to serve. It will help to emphasize leadership potential, equity impact, and why the work may be overlooked by traditional funders. For for-profit applicants, note that funding is provided as a recoverable grant.
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