Rising Leaders for Results Fellowship 2026

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is now accepting applications for its Rising Leaders for Results Fellowship 2026. This fellowship is designed to empower leaders who are committed to creating meaningful change in communities with the greatest needs and limited resources.

🏢 About the Fellowship

This fellowship is tailored for leaders who are already actively engaged in impactful work, particularly in areas such as:

• Education
• Community Development
• Public Policy
• The Arts

Key Attributes of Ideal Candidates:

• Leaders who are building partnerships, shaping policies, and contributing creatively across sectors.
• Individuals committed to equity and justice, even when navigating complex systems and constraints.
• Professionals seeking to deepen their leadership skills, strengthen their roles, and increase their impact within the systems they serve.

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

The Annie E. Casey Foundation covers core costs associated with the fellowship to ensure full participation. These include:

• Transportation to and from fellowship seminars and related travel expenses.
• Lodging and meals during seminars.
• Program materials for all participants.

Additionally, the foundation may provide extra support to reduce barriers to participation, such as:

• Childcare stipends or other needs during seminars and program activities.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Rising Leaders Fellowship, applicants must:

1. Be between the ages of 24 and 31 at the start of the program.
2. Work in a nonprofit, public sector, philanthropic, for-profit, or self-employed role focused on improving outcomes for children, youth, families, and/or communities.
3. Be based in the United States and focused on domestic issues at the local, state, regional, or national level.
4. Be able to participate in all fellowship seminars and activities throughout the program.
5. Have the full support of their supervisor and organization.

Ineligible Applicants:

• Employees or those seeking employment with the Casey Foundation during the selection process or program term.
• Immediate family members of a Casey Foundation trustee or employee.
• Participants in another leadership program or fellowship during the fellowship term.
• Candidates for public office.

📅 Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for the Rising Leaders for Results Fellowship is 06 July, 2026.

📝 Application Process

To apply for this opportunity, visit the official application website. Ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements before submitting your application.

For more details about the fellowship, visit the official Annie E. Casey Foundation website.

Good luck to all applicants! 🌟

• Core costs associated with the Fellowship to support full participation in the experience, including:
  • Transportation to and from Fellowship seminars and related travel expenses.
  • Lodging and meals during seminars.
  • Program materials.
• Additional support to reduce barriers to participation during seminars and program activities, such as childcare stipends or other needs.