Gloria’s Foundation Fellowship 2026

Gloria’s Foundation will select two Fellows for a one-year fellowship, which will take place January - December 2026. This program will offer tools, resources, and a safe and inspiring space for work and organizing for Fellows whose work/independent project centers around justice.

Terms

➢ Access to the Foundation’s space on the Upper East Side (New York City) two times/month from 9am-6pm. Must book 1 week in advance. There is an office including a Mac Desktop and printer available for use on-site. Please note that this means the Fellows must be located in the NYC Metropolitan area or find housing in the NYC Metropolitan area for the duration of the Fellowship. The Foundation is not able to assist with housing.
➢ Access to the Foundation’s library during visits to the space.
➢ Access to support from Gloria’s Foundation team and community-building opportunities with those aIiliated with Fellowship program.
➢ Invitation to Talking Circles programs. Dates and topics to be provided as they are scheduled.
➢ Fellows will organize two Talking Circles during their Fellowship, which Gloria Steinem will attend (if desired). Fellows will be responsible for deciding the topic and inviting up to 5 guests with approval from Gloria’s Foundation team. The Talking Circle must be scheduled two months in advance but can be held at any point during the Fellowship (exception: holidays).
➢ Three private, in-person, 1 hour meetings with Gloria Steinem (one at the start of the fellowship; one anytime throughout the Fellowship; one at the end). Must be scheduled in advance with your Foundation on-site contact.
➢ $5,000 stipend and lunch provided when working on-site.
➢ Given the Foundation’s focus on organizing and community, there is an expectation that chosen fellows will continue to form the growth and future of the Fellowship and Foundation. This may include providing helpful feedback regarding the program and the Foundation via an interview with Foundation staff.

Timeframe

The 2026 Fellowship will run from January - December 2026.

Eligibility/Requirements

To be eligible for the inaugural Gloria’s Foundation fellowship, applicants:
➢ Must be located in the NYC Metropolitan area or find housing in the NYC Metropolitan area for the duration of the fellowship (July-December). The Foundation is not able to assist with housing.
➢ Must be at least 18 years of age
➢ Able to work in the U.S.
➢ Identify as activists, artists, changemakers, or creative thinkers
➢ Be able to provide 1 professional reference

Application Process

Applications for the Gloria’s Foundation Fellowship running from January - December 2026 will open on October 13 and must be submitted by November 10 at 11:59PM ET. Two fellows will be chosen by Gloria’s Foundation leadership and notified by November 21, 2025.

If you have questions, please direct them to hello@gloriasfoundation.org.