Grant opportunity

Global Good Fund Fellowship 2027

The Global Good Fund Fellowship 2027 is a 12-month hybrid leadership development programme for founders and senior leaders of mission-driven social enterprises, nonprofits and hybrid organisations that are scaling measurable social impact.

FellowshipSocial entrepreneurshipLeadershipGlobal SouthGlobalImpact investing
Funder
The Global Good Fund
Closes 30 June 2026
Closes 30 June 2026: Jun 30, 2026
Award
USD 10,000 leadership development grant plus coaching, mentorship and summit support
Applicant
Entrepreneurs and Social Impact Leaders
Discipline
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Development
Region
Global
Posted
Jun 4, 2026

Call summary

Overview

The Global Good Fund Fellowship invests in the leadership capacity of social entrepreneurs and emerging leaders. The 2027 cycle supports leaders through a 12-month hybrid programme that combines executive coaching, C-suite mentorship, leadership assessment, peer learning, and a global network of impact-driven entrepreneurs.

Who can apply

Applicants should be founders, co-founders, executives or primary decision-makers in mission-driven for-profit, nonprofit or hybrid organisations. The enterprise should generally have operated for at least two years, employ at least two paid full-time employees, have a model positioned for long-term scale, and address social impact areas such as financial inclusion, environment, education, economic mobility or health. Applicants should be working full time in the enterprise and be ready to commit to leadership development.

Funding and duration

USD 10,000 leadership development grant plus coaching, mentorship and summit support

Closes 30 June 2026

Closes 30 June 2026: Jun 30, 2026

How to apply

Apply through the official Global Good Fund fellowship application route. The selection timeline includes initial application and eligibility screening from 1 June to 30 June 2026, a detailed questionnaire from 10 July to 11 August 2026, virtual interviews from 8 September to 24 October 2026, and final notifications by 30 November 2026.

Call details

The Global Good Fund Fellowship creates a better world by investing in the leadership of entrepreneurs working to solve pressing social issues. The programme is for innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders of for-profit and nonprofit social impact organisations. Ideal candidates are dedicated to self-discovery and development, hold a full-time leadership position at a social enterprise that has been operating for at least two years, employ at least two paid full-time employees, and are scaling their enterprise while seeking to develop leadership capacity alongside organisational needs.

Applicants should be founders, co-founders, executives or primary decision-makers in mission-driven for-profit, nonprofit or hybrid organisations. The enterprise should generally have operated for at least two years, employ at least two paid full-time employees, have a model positioned for long-term scale, and address social impact areas such as financial inclusion, environment, education, economic mobility or health. Applicants should be working full time in the enterprise and be ready to commit to leadership development.

USD 10,000 leadership development grant plus coaching, mentorship and summit support

Closes 30 June 2026: Closes 30 June 2026: Jun 30, 2026.

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Apply through the official Global Good Fund fellowship application route. The selection timeline includes initial application and eligibility screening from 1 June to 30 June 2026, a detailed questionnaire from 10 July to 11 August 2026, virtual interviews from 8 September to 24 October 2026, and final notifications by 30 November 2026.

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