The ReNew Democracy Foundation seeks to open doors for a diversity of new voices from across the country who want to make a difference in pragmatic, solutions-oriented, center-left congressional offices.
Donor Name: ReNew Democracy Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 06/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
For nine months, ReNew Democracy Fellows will work side-by-side with Members of Congress and their staff on legislative initiatives, meetings with stakeholders, and research. Each fellow will learn overall congressional procedure, dynamics of the House, and focus on a key issue area (examples: housing, health care, or technology). They will also participate in professional and personal development programming, including the NextGen New Dem Staff Academy, workshops, and a capstone project.
Funding Information
Supports these emerging leaders with a $5,500 monthly salary, professional development opportunities, mentorship, and networking through the ReNew Democracy Fellowship.
Fellowship Period
Paid fellows will be placed in a U.S. House of Representatives office from January 5, 2026 – September 25, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, applicants must:
- Be lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer. ReNew Democracy is unable to sponsor Fellows for temporary visas.
- Complete an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. or territories by December 31, 2025.
- Be able to relocate to the Washington, DC, area by January 4, 2026, and reside in the area for the duration of the fellowship.
- Be able to participate in person for the duration of the fellowship.
- Demonstrate academic aptitude.
- Demonstrate an interest in a career in policy and public service.
- Applicants who identify as American Indian, Alaska Native, Native American, or Indigenous, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino/Latina/Latiné/Latinx, Middle Eastern or North African, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, disabled, LGBTQ+, and/or are veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit RNDF.
