The Call For Kindness (C4K) Fellowship gives young leaders (ages 13-23) across the country the skills, connections, and funding they need to run social impact projects that inspire kindness and strengthen their local, national, or global communities.
Donor Name: Riley’s Way Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 03/09/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Fellows receive 1:1 coaching and project support, virtual skill-building sessions, an in-person leadership Retreat, mentorship opportunities, and a peer community of other young changemakers. Fellows can also apply for Continuation Grants with ongoing project support and coaching.
The three pillars of the Fellowship focus on professional development, connection-making and project support.
- Professional Development: Participants gain skills to build their efficacy as leaders through workshops and professional development opportunities. Past workshops include strategic planning; budgeting and fundraising; building a strong volunteer base; diversity, equity and inclusion; and marketing and media outreach. Professional development has included participation in panels at national conferences, speaking at Riley’s Way events, designing and delivering topic-based workshops, and mentoring incoming Fellows.
- Fellows come together in monthly virtual networking and skill-building sessions and one in-person Leadership Retreat.
- Inclusive Community: Participants learn how to articulate their stories, strengthen their networking skills, and gain lifelong friendships. Fellows also become part of a national network of like minded youth, adults and experts, who provide support and guidance as they move forward in their careers.
- Project Support: Riley’s Way provides winners with up to $5,000 in financial support, 1:1 project support, coaching, and problem-solving. Staff members are available for bi-weekly conversations, along with the network of issue-based experts and previous Fellows. This year, Riley’s Way will pair each project with a mentor, who is a leader in the nonprofit industry, Riley’s Way staff, board member or past Fellow.
Prize
- The Fellowship consists of a 12-month leadership development fellowship and a startup grant of up to $5,000.
- The prize money can go towards expenses needed to implement or expand your project. You can spend the prize money in a variety of ways, such as: buying supplies to complete your project (i.e. food, books, or other materials), creating a website or designing an app, or hosting an event. However, you cannot spend the money to pay people for their time spent working on the project.
Who can apply?
Any US citizen or DACA recipient between the ages of 13-22 can apply. Applicants must reside in the United States.
For more information, visit Riley’s Way Foundation.
