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Accelerator, Fellowship

Accelerator, Fellowship

Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Global, Latin America & Caribbean, North America

Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Global, Latin America & Caribbean, North America

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Ford Philanthropy Fellowship 2026

Ford Philanthropy Fellowship 2026

Fully funded: financial stipends, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and resources. Annual program running September 2026 – January 2027.

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Priority deadline: July 26, 2026. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.

AMOUNT

Fully funded: financial stipends, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and resources. Annual program running September 2026 – January 2027.

AMOUNT

Fully funded: financial stipends, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and resources. Annual program running September 2026 – January 2027.

DEADLINE

Priority deadline: July 26, 2026. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.

DEADLINE

Priority deadline: July 26, 2026. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.

FUNDING TYPE

Accelerator, Fellowship

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You need a 1–5 year old venture with fewer than 10 team members, measurable impact, and some funding already secured.

You need a 1–5 year old venture with fewer than 10 team members, measurable impact, and some funding already secured.

You must be based in one of the six target countries and working on community development, education, or disaster preparedness. You must commit 8–10 hours per week from September through January, including fixed Tuesday–Thursday workshop slots at 8:30–10:30 AM MT.

You must be based in one of the six target countries and working on community development, education, or disaster preparedness. You must commit 8–10 hours per week from September through January, including fixed Tuesday–Thursday workshop slots at 8:30–10:30 AM MT.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Since 2019, the program has supported 99 fellows total across all cohorts, making each annual cohort small and competitive.

Early applicants receive priority consideration and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until spots are filled, so submitting well before the July 26 deadline meaningfully improves your chances.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Submit online application — ~30 minutes; priority deadline July 26, 2026

  2. Application review by admissions committee — Rolling; decisions by August 20, 2026

  3. 20-minute Zoom interview if selected — One session

  4. Confirm enrollment to secure your spot — Program starts September 8, 2026

WORTH KNOWING

Priority is given to applicants impacting Ford plant cities and areas with recurring disaster declarations — if your work is in those specific areas, call it out clearly in your application.

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