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BMO Fellowship

BMO Fellowship

Fully funded fellowship (grant amount TBD); includes stipend for community Basecamp event

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Runs annually; the priority deadline for the 2026 cycle was July 12, 2026, with rolling review ongoing. Check the funder's site for current availability.

AMOUNT

Fully funded fellowship (grant amount TBD); includes stipend for community Basecamp event

AMOUNT

Fully funded fellowship (grant amount TBD); includes stipend for community Basecamp event

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the priority deadline for the 2026 cycle was July 12, 2026, with rolling review ongoing. Check the funder's site for current availability.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the priority deadline for the 2026 cycle was July 12, 2026, with rolling review ongoing. Check the funder's site for current availability.

FUNDING TYPE

Fellowship

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must be a small business owner or community leader in one of four BMO priority cities, with a 1–5 year old business and fewer than 10 employees.

You must be a small business owner or community leader in one of four BMO priority cities, with a 1–5 year old business and fewer than 10 employees.

Your work must address financial inclusion, small business ecosystem support, or expanding home ownership. All legal structures are welcome—for-profit, nonprofit, and social enterprise—but you must be able to attend live workshops Tuesday through Thursday, 10 AM–12 PM Mountain Time for 16 weeks.

Your work must address financial inclusion, small business ecosystem support, or expanding home ownership. All legal structures are welcome—for-profit, nonprofit, and social enterprise—but you must be able to attend live workshops Tuesday through Thursday, 10 AM–12 PM Mountain Time for 16 weeks.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Cohort size is not disclosed, but spots fill on a rolling basis after the priority deadline, suggesting limited seats with competitive selection.

The program is highly structured with mandatory attendance, which narrows the pool to founders who can commit fully. Geographic restriction to four cities further limits but also concentrates competition.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Confirm eligibility: city, business age (1–5 years), team size (<10), and focus area — 30 minutes

  2. Complete the online application — ~30 minutes

  3. Submit and await rolling review — Ongoing until cohort fills

WORTH KNOWING

The priority deadline of July 12, 2026 has already passed, but the source states applications continue on a rolling basis until all spots are filled—so it may still be worth applying immediately if you qualify.

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