Morgridge Acceleration Program (MAP) Fellowship Grant

Morgridge Acceleration Program (MAP) Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Morgridge Family Foundation
Last Updated: August 29, 2025

Summary

The Morgridge Acceleration Program (MAP) Fellowship is a transformative six-month initiative designed for early- to mid-career professionals. Participants collaborate with experienced nonprofit leaders, dedicating around 15 hours monthly to tackle real-world challenges while enhancing their skills and networks. Since its inception in 2020, MAP has successfully paired 54 fellows with nonprofit organizations, fostering personal growth and impactful solutions. This fellowship empowers individuals to advance their careers and drive meaningful change in the nonprofit sector.

Overview

MAP Fellowship The MAP Fellowship is a six-month, project-based program where early- to mid-career professionals collaborate with seasoned nonprofit leaders to solve real-world nonprofit challenges. Fellows stay in their current full-time jobs while dedicating about 15 hours per month to designing and delivering high-impact solutions. Along the way, they gain practical skills, a trusted mentor, and a national network of peers and leaders. Since 2020, MAP has matched 54 Fellows with 58 nonprofit leaders at 49 organizations nationwide, sparking personal growth, advancing careers, and driving transformative change for nonprofits. Program Highlights The MAP Challenge is the core of the program — a six-month, high-impact project where fellows partner with nonprofit leaders to tackle a real-world organizational need. Each challenge is crafted to inspire bold ideas, build connections, and drive meaningful impact. Explore all twelve of the 2026 MAP Challenges here.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Individuals in their early-to-mid-careersGraduate students are encouraged to apply for the MAP Fellowship.