Indigenous Women’s Fellowship 2027 | Call for Applications

Applications are open for Land is Life’s Indigenous Women’s Fellowship 2027. This year-long program supports Indigenous women leading change in their communities. Fellows design and run their own community-level rights project. Funding, mentorship, and training accompany fellows throughout the year.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Land is Life
• Funding: Up to $3,000 for a community project, plus a $3,600 stipend
• Duration: 10-month project period within a year-long fellowship
• Eligibility: Indigenous women aged 18 to 35
• Application Deadline: September 24, 2026, 11:00 PM EST
• Start Date: January 12, 2027

Focus Areas

• Land rights, territorial defense, and climate justice
• Food sovereignty and sustainable livelihoods
• Health, well-being, and violence prevention
• Indigenous governance and women’s economic leadership

About the Program

Land is Life unites Indigenous Peoples advancing self-determination worldwide. Its Indigenous Women’s Program has run since 2022 across three continents. Over fifteen women have already completed community projects through this fellowship. The program prioritizes women without a master’s or doctoral degree.

What Fellows Receive

Fellows get personalized mentoring from experienced Indigenous women leaders. Project funding of up to $3,000 supports their chosen community initiative. A separate $3,600 stipend supports full participation across the year. Fellows also join bimonthly trainings, networking, and advocacy opportunities.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be Indigenous women between 18 and 35 years old. Fluency in English, French, or Spanish is required for participation. Former Land is Life fellows cannot reapply to the program. Priority goes to women from countries not previously represented in the cohort.

Required Materials

Applicants complete the official online application form directly. A community project proposal, tied to the program’s core themes, is required. Applicants also need a recommendation letter from an Indigenous organization or leader.

How to Apply

Submit your completed application before September 24, 2026. Applicants without internet access can request the form via #339966;">#339966;" href="mailto:info@landislife.org">info@landislife.org.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers genuine, fully funded support for Indigenous women-led community change. Its combination of project funding, stipend, and mentorship builds lasting leadership skills. Eligible women should apply soon, since the registration window closes September 24.

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