Mozilla Foundation Fellowships 2027-2028 For Technology Builders (Up To $125,000)

October 30, 2026

Mozilla Foundation Fellowships 2027-2028 for Technology Builders (Up to $125,000)

Brief Description

The Mozilla Foundation is officially accepting applications for the Mozilla Foundation Fellowships 2027, 2028, offering a total of 10 fellowships to visionary technology creators worldwide. This program supports extraordinary builders working on ambitious, early-stage, or unconventional technology projects designed to shift control back to public hands. Whether you work inside a civil society organization or independently, these 2027-2028 tech fellowships supply critical funding and community support to help turn radical ideas into working systems, tools, and alternative platforms. Selected fellows receive financial awards of up to $125,000 USD to build public-interest technology alternatives that challenge the status quo.

Name of Host Institution

Mozilla Foundation

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

You must propose a project that advances the Mozilla Foundation’s charitable mission and creates clear public benefit.
You must be legally eligible to receive grant funding directly from the Mozilla Foundation.
Applicants from any background, sector, or professional field may apply, provided the core proposal maintains a clear charitable purpose.
Applications must be completed in English (the review team permits translation tools and judges applications solely on the quality of ideas rather than language precision).

Fellowship Tracks

Track I: Embedded Fellows, Designed for builders who collaborate with and operate inside a civil society host organization. Your host provides mentorship, operational support, and a working community while you apply your technical expertise toward their mission.
Track II: Independent Fellows, Tailored for builders pursuing autonomous projects. You receive complete freedom to develop your own products, working systems, or technical infrastructure that establish viable alternative technology models.

Funding and Benefits

Track I (Embedded Fellows): $100,000 USD total funding, structured as a $75,000 stipend and a $25,000 project budget.
Track II (Independent Fellows): $125,000 USD total funding, structured as a $100,000 stipend and a $25,000 project budget.

Application Process

The program uses a multi-stage review system. You must submit a Letter of Intent during the initial open round. A panel reviews these submissions and invites a small shortlist of candidates to complete a full application in early 2027.

Deadline

Applications for the Letter of Intent stage close on December 17, 2026.

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Q: How many fellowships will the Mozilla Foundation award for the 2027-2028 cycle?

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The Mozilla Foundation will select 10 fellows across its two fellowship tracks for the 2027, 2028 period.

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Q: Do I need to belong to a non-profit organization to apply for the Mozilla Fellowships?

No. Builders from all sectors can apply, though your proposed project must maintain a charitable purpose and generate meaningful public benefit.

Q: Are applicants penalized if English is not their native language?