How much funding does Echoing Green Global Fellowship provide?

Echoing Green Global Fellowship provides $80,000 - $90,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Echoing Green Global Fellowship?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Echoing Green Global Fellowship

ECHOING GREEN INC

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Funding Amount

$80,000 - $90,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Echoing Green Global Fellowship

Program Type: Two-year fellowship program for emerging social entrepreneurs

Award Amount:

$80,000 for individual Fellow

$90,000 for partnership (two founders)

Geographic Scope: Global - applicants working in any country are encouraged to apply

Focus Areas: Strategic support for emerging leaders creating innovative organizations for high-impact social change across any sector

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

Can be founded by 1-2 individuals or partnerships

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

If project based in US, must have American work authorization (citizenship, permanent residence, or work visa)

Can be full-time student if studies completed by July of Fellowship start

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 (unless spiritual/non-denominational element)

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

Recoverable grant includes no voting or control rights

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 can apply for multiple Fellowship Programs (Global, Black Male Achievement, Climate) with one consolidated application

One submission per applicant per year

Multiple submissions result in removal from consideration

Application Steps:
1. Visit Echoing Green's Apply page at echoinggreen.org
2. Complete online application form
3. Provide responses to fellowship-specific questions
4. Submit before deadline
5. Selected applicants advance to Finals round in New York

Required Application Materials:

Applicant information and background

Organization details and founding story

Problem statement and solution description

Target audience and beneficiaries

Business/operational plan

Proof of work authorization (if US-based)

Evidence of startup phase status

Board of directors information (if established)

Application Content:

Personal statement on commitment to the cause

Organization mission and vision