Impact100 DC Fellowship 2026 | Call for Applications

Applications are open for the Impact100 DC Fellowship’s 2026 cohort. This program gives women 21 to 39 access to collective giving. This waives membership fees only; it isn’t a paid personal fellowship. Fellows join full membership without the usual $1,000 contribution.

Program Snapshot

Host Organization: Impact100 DC
Cost Status: Membership fee waived; no personal stipend provided
Eligibility: Women aged 21 to 39 in the DC metro region
Duration: One year, renewable for a second year
Application Deadline: October 15
Fellowship Start: January, following December selection

Focus Areas

Collective giving and grantmaking practice
Grant review committee participation
Nonprofit outreach and community events
Leadership development within philanthropy

About the Fellowship

Impact100 DC opens philanthropy access to women without deep financial means. Fellows join as full members, funded by generous existing donors. This model lets younger or less-resourced women shape real grant decisions. Fellows help direct meaningful funding to local nonprofits.

What Fellows Receive

Fellows join Impact100 DC’s full membership at no personal cost. They participate directly in the collective grant review process. Fellows also connect with members through events and committee work. Skill-building in outreach, communications, and leadership comes built in.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must live or work in the DC metro region specifically. Candidates should be between 21 and 39 years old. A genuine passion for philanthropy and community impact matters most. Willingness to actively serve on a grant committee is required.

Required Materials

Applicants complete the official application before the October 15 deadline. Finalists participate in a brief interview during November. Specific application documents appear within Impact100 DC’s official form.

How to Apply

Submit your application before October 15.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers genuine access to collective giving without any membership cost. Its hands-on grant review role builds real philanthropic experience quickly. Eligible women in the DC area should apply before October 15.