Applications are open for the Voqal Partners Fellowship 2027 - a six-month programme for U.S.-based social justice changemakers with bold, early-stage ideas. You do not need a finished organisation, product, or campaign; you need a compelling vision and willingness to take the first steps.
Each year Voqal selects a small cohort (eight fellows) and provides unrestricted funding, coaching, and community to move from concept to real-world experimentation. Fellowship period: April - September 2027. Deadline: 31 October 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official Voqal Partners Fellowship page. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - Voqal Partners Fellowship 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | Voqal Partners Fellowship |
| Focus | Social justice / systemic change - dream-stage and idea-stage projects |
| Duration | 6 months (1 April - 30 September 2027) |
| Cohort size | About 8 fellows per year |
| Award | USD 30,000 unrestricted (lump sum at start) |
| Healthcare stipend | USD 1,000 |
| Travel | Covered for three in-person convenings; childcare stipend available for dependents under 18 |
| Location | United States - based applicants; initiatives serving U.S. communities |
| Deadline | 31 October 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time |
| Interviews / selection | Interviews January 2027; fellows selected February - March 2027 |
| Official page | voqalpartners.org/fellowship |
| Apply | GrantInterface application portal |
Benefits
- USD 30,000 unrestricted award (living costs, help, equipment - whatever supports you and the idea)
- USD 1,000 healthcare stipend
- Travel covered to three in-person convenings (opening, mid, closing)
- Childcare stipend for fellows with dependents under 18
- Coaching, advisors, and mentorship on operational, strategic, and structural questions
- Peer cohort of eight fellows plus an active alumni network
Eligibility
- Age 18+
- Based in the United States and able to receive funds in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)
- Working on an initiative serving U.S. communities / advancing social justice and equity
- Idea-stage or dream-stage welcome - finished organisations are not required
- Prioritises community leaders with lived experience, especially from communities historically excluded from philanthropy (including LGBTQIA+ people, women, Indigenous peoples, people of colour, and people with disabilities)
- Previous applicants may reapply; past fellows typically cannot reapply as new fellows
2027 Timeline
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Applications open | September 2026 |
| Applications close | 31 October 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET |
| Interviews | January 2027 |
| Fellows selected | February - March 2027 |
| Opening convening | April 2027 |
| Fellowship period | April - September 2027 |
| Middle / closing convenings | July / September 2027 |
How to Apply
- Review the programme and FAQ on voqalpartners.org/fellowship.
- Optionally download the application guide (PDF).
- Complete the four-section application (eligibility, about you, project specifics, and wrap-up), including a budget for how you would use the USD 30,000.
- Submit via the GrantInterface portal by 31 October 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET.
Questions: fellowship (at) voqalpartners (dot) org
Official Links
Apply - Voqal Partners Fellowship 2027
Programme overview - Voqal Partners Fellowship
Download application guide (PDF)
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FAQs - Voqal Partners Fellowship 2027
When is the deadline?
31 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
How much is the award?
USD 30,000 unrestricted, plus a USD 1,000 healthcare stipend and covered convening travel.
Do I need a registered nonprofit?
No. Early-stage and idea-stage proposals are welcome.
Who can apply?
Adults 18+ based in the U.S. who can receive U.S. funds and are building social justice ideas for U.S. communities. No visa sponsorship.
Where do I apply?
Through the official GrantInterface application linked from Voqal Partners.
