Echoing Green Fellowship 2026 for Emerging Social Entrepreneurs
Posted: September 17, 2025
Application Deadline: October 8, 2025
About the Fellowship
Applications are now open for the 2026 Echoing Green Fellowship, a program that supports bold leaders and emerging social entrepreneurs from around the world. The Fellowship is designed for innovators who are tackling some of today’s most pressing social challenges and building solutions for a future free from systemic inequality.
The program seeks leaders who reflect the communities they serve, bring deep knowledge of the issues they are addressing, and co-design impactful solutions with and for their communities.
Applicant Eligibility
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Applicants must be 18 years or older by June 1, 2026.
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Must be able to proficiently communicate in English to fully participate in all programming and support offerings.
Organizational Eligibility
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Organizations that are independent but operate with fiscal sponsors are eligible, provided the fiscal sponsor has no authority over decision-making.
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Applicants must have the ability to make and act on organizational decisions independently.
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Echoing Green seeks applicants in need of funding to start or scale their social enterprises.
What the Fellowship Offers
The Echoing Green Fellowship provides:
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Seed funding for early-stage organizations.
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Leadership development and tailored capacity-building support.
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Access to a global community of social innovators, mentors, and funders.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted before October 8, 2025.
For More Information
Visit the Official Webpage of the Echoing Green Fellowship