If you care about women’s reproductive rights and are working to ensure a woman’s right to choose, apply for The Roddenberry Fellowship!
Donor Name: Roddenberry Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Territory: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 05/27/2022
Size of the Grant: $50,000
Details:
The Roddenberry Fellowship is about community. It’s about bringing extraordinary people together to learn, share, and grow in the pursuit of meaningful, long-term change.
To date, there are close to 100 Roddenberry Fellows from across the country, working on a range of critical issues from immigrant detention and voting rights to healthcare and domestic abuse. Together, their collective efforts make the U.S. a more inclusive and equitable place to live.
The 12-month program is designed to support Founders, Executive Directors, and CEOs who are approaching some of their most entrenched problems in new and impactful ways. The tailored support, trainings, and connections that are at the core of the Fellowship are designed to be responsive to the needs of each Fellow and each cohort. By creating space for amazing individuals to connect, the community can collectively support the revolutionary movements that are needed to reshape this country into one that meets the needs of all, not just the few.
All Roddenberry Fellows receive a $50,000 award, as well as:
- One-on-one professional coaching and development opportunities
- Virtual collaboration sessions to provide ongoing advisement, support, and connections
- Two required in-person retreats (assuming state/city ordinances allow):
- February 20-24, 2023 in Los Angeles
- September 28 – October 1, 2023 in New York
- A community of peers and allies who share resources, expertise, and support
Fellows must be working on a project, organization, or initiative with direct impact in one of five areas:
- Civil Rights
- Environmental Protection
- Immigration and Refugee Rights
- LGBTQIA and Women’s Rights
- Health & Wellness
Eligibility Criteria
- The Roddenberry Foundation welcomes Fellowship applications from individuals who meet all of the following:
- United States citizens, permanent residents, DACA recipients, or current visa holders who reside in the 50 United States or its territories.
- Individuals who are the principal of their initiatives or organizations, including Founder, Co-Founder, President, CEO, or Executive Director.
- Individuals who are 18 years of age or older.
- Individuals employed by or affiliated with organizations or institutions with a budget of $2M or less.
- Individuals whose primary focus of their work is: immigrant and refugee rights, civil rights, LGBTQIA+ and women’s rights, environmental protection, or health and wellness.
For more information, visit Roddenberry Foundation.
