Fellowship Application

1. The desired applicant(s) have demonstrated records of emerging leadership in Ventura County and/or shown a potential for leadership (see "Fellowship application" button above for further details re: the characteristics of emerging leader), 
    
2. The applicant(s) will: (see "Fellowship application" button above for more details)
   1. Identify a project addressing a social justice issue in Ventura County and have a financial need to implement the project .
   2. Explain how if addressed, the project can increase impact in our community, 
       
3. The application should identify a sponsor:
   1. who is either an established non-profit in Ventura County or
   2. a subject matter expert such as a professor who will mentor for the project, 
       
4. All funded projects shall:
   1. affect Ventura County, CA and
   2. align with the Social Justice Fund for Ventura County’s mission to promote fairness, equity, and human rights, 
       
5. The grant application process requires:
   1. filling out and submitting a Fellowship application,
   2. If selected, filling out and submitting a W9 Form for tax purposes will be required (see W9 Forms for taxes button above).
       
6. The LOI will be reviewed and ranked by members of the SJFVC board. If the project is shortlisted, the applicant will present a project summary with Q&A in front of the selection committee. 

Questions? Please email us! info@socialjusticefundvc.org