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Echoing Green Black Male Achievement Fellowship

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Funding Amount

$80,000 - $90,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Echoing Green Black Male Achievement Fellowship

Program Type: Two-year fellowship program for social entrepreneurs focused on black male achievement

Award Amount:

  • $80,000 for individual Fellow

  • $90,000 for partnership (two founders)

    • Geographic Scope: United States primary focus; applicants working internationally with US component welcome

    Focus Areas: Supporting positive life outcomes for black men and boys in the United States

    Organization Eligibility:

  • Original idea of applicant(s)

  • In start-up phase (usually within first two years of operation)

  • Independent and autonomous

  • Can be nonprofit, for-profit, or hybrid structure

  • Primary organizational focus on black men and boys in the US

  • Can have other beneficiaries if BMA is primary focus

  • Can still be in idea phase

    • Applicant Eligibility:

  • Must be 18+ years old at time of application submission

  • Fluent in English

  • Able to commit full 40-hour work week to organization

  • NOT required to be black male - any race, gender, or ethnicity welcome

  • Must demonstrate deep and long-lasting commitment to black male community

  • Must articulate personal passion for positive life outcomes for black men and boys

  • Must have American work authorization if project based in US

  • Previously rejected applicants may reapply

  • Only one submission per applicant per year

  • Maximum 2 founders may apply per organization

    • Organization Types NOT Eligible:

  • Students, scholarships, or research projects

  • Lobbying or faith-based organizations

  • Established organizations past start-up phase

  • Books, films, plays, or scripts

  • New projects within existing organizations

  • Discrete projects with set beginning and end points

    • For-Profit Organizations:

  • Eligible to apply

  • Receive "recoverable grants" instead of regular grants

  • Must agree to repay stipend if company achieves: $2M revenue in fiscal year with positive net income OR valued at >$5M

  • Repayment term applies during 2-year Fellowship and 3 years after (5 years total)

  • If thresholds not met within 5 years, no repayment required

    • Special Eligibility Notes:

  • Black men and boys can be key target audience but do not need to be only focus

  • Project can include work outside US with other beneficiaries, as long as primary focus remains US-based black male achievement

  • Demonstrates passion and commitment to community through application narrative

    • Support Provided:

  • Unrestricted funding

  • Health care reimbursement

  • Dedicated portfolio manager guidance

  • Access to advisors and mentors

  • Community convening across cohorts

  • Conferences and gatherings

    • Contact Information:

  • Address: 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4610, New York, NY 10118

  • Phone: 212-689-1165

  • Website: echoinggreen.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    General Information:

  • Applicants applying for both Black Male Achievement and Global Fellowships use one consolidated application

  • Opt-in to Black Male Achievement Fellowship consideration in application

  • Majority of application content is same across Fellowship Programs

  • Additional questions specific to Black Male Achievement Fellowship required if opted in

  • One submission per applicant per year

    • Application Steps:
    1. Visit Echoing Green's Apply page at echoinggreen.org
    2. Complete online application form
    3. Provide responses to general fellowship questions
    4. Opt-in to Black Male Achievement Fellowship consideration
    5. Respond to Black Male Achievement-specific questions
    6. Submit before deadline
    7. Selected applicants advance to Finals round

    Core Application Content:

  • Personal background and connection to black male achievement work

  • Deep and long-lasting commitment to black men and boys community

  • Organization details and founding story

  • Problem statement and solution description

  • Target audience (black men and boys)

  • Other beneficiaries (if any)

  • Business/operational plan

  • Proof of work authorization (if US-based)

  • Evidence of startup phase status

    • Black Male Achievement-Specific Questions:

  • Why is black male achievement/positive life outcomes a personal priority?

  • How does applicant's background inform commitment to this community?

  • How will organization create positive change for black men and boys?

  • What is organizational focus on this population?

  • Personal and organizational passion narrative

    • Review Criteria:

  • Demonstrated passion for black male community

  • Innovative approach to supporting positive outcomes

  • Leadership quality and commitment

  • Understanding of challenges facing black men and boys

  • Organizational readiness

  • Sustainability potential

    • Fellowship Award Determination:

  • Applicants cannot win more than one specific Fellowship in same cycle

  • Review committee determines best fit (Black Male Achievement vs. Global)

  • Applicants invited to appropriate Finals round based on committee decision

  • Applicant preferences cannot influence review determination

    • Timeline:

  • Applications open on announced dates

  • Finalist announcements follow submission period

  • Final round with selected finalists in New York

  • Fellowship cohort announced

    • Support During Application:

  • FAQ resources available on Apply page

  • Email inquiries accepted for specific questions

  • Personal interviews or phone consultations NOT available

  • Application guidance materials provided

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    startupsyouth-programssocial-justice

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