Are you a passionate, community-driven leader working to solve today’s most pressing social issues? If you’re building a new organization or startup that’s centered on equity, justice, or sustainability, you don’t want to miss the 2026 Echoing Green Fellowship – one of the most respected and impactful fellowships for early-stage social entrepreneurs globally.
Echoing Green has opened its doors to the next generation of visionaries who are ready to co-design bold solutions with and for their communities. This is a time-sensitive opportunity, as applications are due by October 8, 2025. Don’t wait, secure your spot now and unlock up to $80,000 in seed funding, plus a robust support system tailored to fuel your entrepreneurial journey.
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As a Fellow, you gain access to a dynamic support structure that includes:
- A global peer community of 900+ Echoing Green Fellows
- Personalized leadership coaching
- Ongoing capacity-building and mental wellness support
- Visibility and media amplification
- A platform to scale your social venture internationally
Unlike many programs, Echoing Green actively seeks change makers from historically marginalized backgrounds, those who truly understand the communities they serve. Your story matters. Your experience is your expertise.
Whether you’re leading a for-profit, nonprofit, or hybrid model, if your idea is bold, scalable, and community-rooted, you’re exactly who they’re looking for.
Name of Organizer
Echoing Green
Requirements/ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the 2026 Echoing Green Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Age Requirement: You must be 18 years or older by June 1, 2026.
2. English Proficiency: Applicants must be able to proficiently communicate in English, as all programming and support are conducted in English.
3. Leadership: You must be a founder or co-founder of the proposed organization and must have the authority to make key decisions.
4. Stage of Organization: Your organization must be in its early stages (typically within the first few years of operation).
5. Independent Operation: Organizations with fiscal sponsors are eligible, as long as the sponsor does not control decision-making.
6. Funding Need: Applicants should require funding to launch or grow their initiative.
7. Community Connection: Preference is given to applicants who reflect the community they serve and who work closely with that community in co-designing solutions.
8. Innovative Solutions: Applicants should offer bold, innovative, and impactful ideas that tackle systemic inequalities.
9. Scalability Potential: Your idea should demonstrate potential for growth and replication.
10. Non-Profit or For-Profit: Both non-profit and for-profit models are welcome, as long as the social impact is central.
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Duration / Stipends
Fellows receive up to $80,000 in seed funding over 18 months, as well as:
- One-on-one leadership coaching
- Access to a global network of over 900 Echoing Green Fellows
- Capacity-building support
- Professional development resources
- Wellness programming and mental health support
- Opportunities to attend retreats, conferences, and media engagements
This is your chance to fast-track your impact journey with full-spectrum support that goes beyond funding.
Deadline
8th October,2025.
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