The residency and fellowship are designed to offer training, support, and funding to help enable extraordinary leaders advance a specific community initiative.

Up to five community leaders with the boldest, highest impact ideas will be selected from around the world as community leaders in residence with a grant of up to $1,000,000 USD each to fund their proposal.

Up to 100 global community leaders will be selected for our fellowship program and will receive a grant of up to $50,000 USD each to be used for a specific community initiative.

What is included in the residency?

• A grant of up to $1,000,000 USD to be used for a specific community initiative

• Customized leadership development
• Opportunity to be in residence collaborating with Facebook teams
• Support to execute your grant proposal and resources to help with technical issues

What is the time commitment for the residency?

• One week five times a year spent in residence at Facebook on development and collaboration

• As much time as needed outside of the residency to bring to life the community initiative the grant is funding

What is included in the fellowship?

• A grant of up to $50,000 USD to be used for a specific community initiative within a one-year time frame

• An educational curriculum designed around leadership development and access to subject matter experts
• Four in-person gatherings with networking opportunities to build community among fellows
• Support to execute your grant proposal and resources to help with technical issues

What is the time commitment for the fellowship?

• In-person attendance and full participation at four multi-day gatherings hosted by Facebook

• A few hours a month on additional trainings and virtual meet-ups
• As much time as needed to bring to life the community initiative our grant is funding

Applications are now open. Your completed application must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Friday, March 9, 2018. 

See further details at the link below.