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2026 Ford Philanthropy Fellowship

Watson Institute

Position description

You are a local entrepreneur or community leader deeply committed to strengthening your community through your work. Your venture is creating meaningful impact by supporting people, expanding access to essential services, or creating opportunities that help communities grow, adapt, and thrive. Your work may take many forms, including improving access to resources, supporting communities in times of need, advancing education or workforce opportunities, or building long-term community resilience.
You have firsthand experience with the challenges you seek to solve, are embedded in your community, and understand your local context. You bring an entrepreneurial spirit, a growth mindset, and a strong desire to grow as a leader while increasing your impact.

Your Business Stage:
You have been leading the work or your business/organization has been operating for 1-5 years, with fewer than 10 team members or employees. You have measurable impact to show and have secured some level or funding through grants, investments, donations, or revenue. You are ready to scale and be successful long-term.

Your Commitment:
You must be able to commit to the full program, including the virtual Immersive and weekly workshops held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00–10:00 AM MT. We prioritize participants who are fully committed to active engagement throughout the entire program. The program’s success depends on building a strong community where all participants are enthusiastic about both learning and sharing their experiences with others.

Where You Work:
Applicants located in and creating impact across Germany, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, Brazil, and Vietnam are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to those impacting Ford plant cities and areas that face recurring disaster declarations.

What You Are Looking For:
You seek expert-guided entrepreneurial training, a supportive community for feedback, a broad mentor network to enhance your leadership, and opportunities to challenge yourself by leading a Basecamp event and other initiatives that benefit your venture and community. You bring an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset to this work.

Demographics:
Adults 18 or Older

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