Global Good Fund Fellowship 2026 for Social Entrepreneurs ($10,000 grant) Deadline Varies

Applications are open for the Global Good Fund Fellowship 2026. The Global Good Fund Fellowship is a 12-month hybrid leadership program for social entrepreneurs around the world. They accelerate leaders who relentlessly tackle the most pressing social issues to create a more sustainable and just future for all. Each leader receives professional executive coaching, c-suite business mentorship, $10,000 to spend exclusively on their leadership development, customized tools, resources, training and networking opportunities to scale their social impact.

They take a holistic approach to create change by building resilient, competent and successful leaders through the hybrid Fellowship. Fellows raise 3x the capital in service of social change because of the opportunities afforded by the program.

• 360° Assessment: Fellows take GGF’s proprietary leadership assessment and gain a panoramic view of their leadership skills.
• Executive Coaching (Virtual): Fellows use the results of the 360 assessment as a starting point to work with their executive coach and create a personalized Leadership Development Plan.
• Business Mentorship (Virtual): Fellows are matched with a C-suite business executive, who serves as a mentor, and receives intensive 1:1 support to help them successfully grow their business.
• Annual Summit (in-person): Fellows participate in an Annual Global Good Fund Summit each spring. Our summit is a 4-day curated leadership development experience that combines training, networking and bonding among Fellows, alumni and valued members of the GGF ecosystem.
• Targeted Funds: Fellows receive a $10,000 grant to explicitly be used on their leadership development.
• Peer and Subject Matter Expert Network: Over the course of 12 months, Fellows are part of a global cohort of leaders positively impacting the world. GGF facilitates intentional opportunities for Fellows and alumni to engage and learn from each other as well as a variety of industry experts so that they can be best equipped to address complex challenges.

Eligibility

• The enterprise that the candidate leads is at least two years old.
• The enterprise must have at least one full-time employee in addition to the candidate.
• The applicant is committed full‐time to running their enterprise.
• Applicants should not be currently receiving formal coaching/mentoring support; if they are applying for other fellowships within the 2026 fellowship cycle, please make sure it is indicated within your application.
• The applicant must be in a position where they have primary decision-making authority. 

Additional Consideration

• The enterprise the candidate is leading can be a for-profit, non-profit, or hybrid
• The enterprise’s scope of work can be international, domestic, or both
• The enterprise has developed an effective business model and is therefore well positioned (or can provide evidence that demonstrates a high level of potential) to scale in the long term
• The enterprise addresses issues in the following sectors: Financial Inclusion, Environment, Education, Economic Mobility, and Health. However, we will consider applicants who fall outside of these areas as related to their potential for social impact and systemic change
• Candidates should not be receiving formal coaching/mentoring support; if they are applying for other fellowships within the same fellowship cycle, please make sure it is indicated within your application

Application

The GGF Fellowship Search and Selection process consists of three phases:

•  Phase 1 (June 1 – June 30): Initial application and eligibility screening.
•  Phase 2 (July 7 – August 11): A more detailed questionnaire about you and your enterprise.
•  Phase 3 (September 8 – October 24): A virtual interview with our selection team.
• Selected fellows will be informed by November 30

For more information, visit Global Good Fund Fellowship.

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