The Truist Foundation Fellowship, powered by Watson Institute, is a 16-week program that equips entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit founders with technical training, directly applicable business skills, and financial literacy to increase their positive impact within the communities they support through job creation and economic development. This Fellowship is for individuals impacting or serving emerging markets across rural and urban Georgia.
Donor Name: Watson Institute
State: Georgia
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 01/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000
Grant Duration: 16 week
Details:
The Truist Foundation Fellowship equipping Atlanta and greater Georgia based entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit founders with the skills and network to scale their impact.
The program launches with a in-person 1-day immersive experience in Atlanta, Georgia. The immersive will take place on February 11th, 2023, 9am – 7pm ET.
Funding Information
- Hosting a 3-day intensive program called Basecamp is a required outcome of this Fellowship. Fellows receive a $1,000 stipend to support the implementation of the Basecamp events.
- This is a 16-week program with weekly programming from February 11th – May 30th.
Eligibility Criteria
- Are entrepreneurs, small business owners, or nonprofit leaders with 1 to 5 years of traction leading organizations focused on economic development in underserved and underbanked communities.
- Are able to fully commit to the 16-week Fellowship and to hosting a 3-day Basecamp within their community.
- Have demonstrated impact and traction with their venture or business.
- Are supporting their communities through job creation, workforce development, and economic advancement.
For more information, visit Watson Institute.