Fellowship Application

2023-2024 applications are due no later than 9/1/2023

Fellowship Grant Application Resources:


Summary of Fellowship Grant Application Process:

  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! kathryn.kinberg@socialjusticefundvc.org


Typical Fellowship Application Timetable:

July-August:

SJFVC begins to receive LOIs from applicants

September-October:

SJFVC board reviews LOIs and selects shortlist for presentation and final review

November:

  • Fellows are selected and notified
  • Grant cycle, milestones and payment cycles are identified and agreed upon
  • Fellows provide headshot photo, bio and project summary
  • Projects begin!