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Return to MenuYour application is saved as a draft.Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 ReviewSTEP 1: Instructions
Welcome to the application website for the 2014 Echoing Green Fellowships.
The application consists of required questions (indicated by a red asterisk *) and optional questions, over the next six pages.
You do not need to complete the application in one sitting. You may save your application as a draft and make edits as many times as you wish prior to the deadline.
Until you SUBMIT your application, using the "Submit" link on the final Review page of this website, your application is considered a draft. Only submitted applications will be considered or reviewed for a Fellowship.
All applications must be submitted by JANUARY 6, 2014 at 11:59 AM EST. No late applications will be accepted. No changes may be made to your application after submission.
TIPS
Review all the Fellowship information and advice on our website: www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship. We recommend you review the Short Answer Question Guide, for guidance on how best to answer each short answer question.
We also encourage you to draft your short answer responses in a word processor and then return to this application website to copy and paste your answers into the appropriate fields. You may wish to use the worksheet we provide on our Application Guidance page.
Save your application often! Your application is saved each time you click "Save Draft" or move to a new page. Echoing Green will not be able to help you find data lost due to Internet service disruption or computer issues.
Pay attention to our strict character limits. If you paste in your answers from an outside document, please review each answer to ensure that the application form has not cut off any characters in excess of our limits. CHARACTER COUNTS INCLUDE SPACES. Return to MenuYour application is saved as a draft.Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Review STEP 2: Eligibility Questions In addition to the Echoing Green Global Fellowship, this website also serves as the Phase 1 application for our Black Male Achievement Fellowship, and our Climate Fellowship.
All applications will be considered for our Global Fellowship. If your work is related to the field of Black Male Achievement, you may elect to also be considered for the Black Male Achievement Fellowship. Additionally, If your work is related to the field of Climate Change you may elect to also be considered for the Climate Fellowship.
If your field of work is related to BOTH fields of Black Male Achievement and Climate Change, you may elect to be considered for BOTH the Black Male Achievement and Climate Fellowships in addition to the Global Fellowship.
If your work is NOT related to the fields of Black Male Achievement or Climate Change you are under no disadvantage and will be considered for the Echoing Green Global Fellowship.
THE BLACK MALE ACHIEVEMENT FELLOWSHIP
The BMA Fellowship is an opportunity for social entrepreneurs with innovative ideas for new organizations that will improve the life outcomes of black men and boys in the United States. Projects must align with the three core areas of education, family, and work. Learn more. Is your organization/idea substantially focused on addressing issues facing black men and boys in the United States? *THE CLIMATE FELLOWSHIP
The Climate Fellowship is an opportunity for social entrepreneurs committed to starting new organizations with a focus on innovations in mitigation and adaptation to climate change. Learn more.Is your organization/idea substantially focused on innovations in climate adaption and mitigation? *
SCREENING QUESTIONS
You must be able to answer YES truthfully to each of the following questions in order to be eligible for an Echoing Green Global Fellowship and/or a BMA Fellowship or a Climate Fellowship.
Are you (and your partner, if applicable) the primary decision maker(s) for your organization? *
Is this organization your original idea? *Is your organization fully independent from any parent or partner organizations? (Fiscal sponsors are acceptable) *
Is your organization in the start-up phase? *
As of this moment, would Echoing Green's funding qualify us as a significant early funder? *
If you have not already, are you prepared to leave your current job or status as a full-time student in order to pursue your idea during the full term of the Fellowship? *
Are you (and your partner, if applicable) at least 18 years of age? *Do you (and your partner, if applicable) have sufficient English fluency to participate in required interviews and events? *Can you certify that your organization is NOT a research project, political lobbying project, OR a faith-based project promoting a specific denomination? *
Return to MenuYour application is saved as a draft.Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 ReviewSTEP 3: Primary Applicant Information
If you are applying as a partnership, please enter the information for the Primary Applicant here. The Primary Applicant will serve as the main contact for any follow up. As a partnership, you are required to enter the Partner's contact information and answer additional questions in Step 6. Both partners are expected to have worked on the full application together.
For the country/citizenship fields below, if any country you need is not listed, please select any other country from the list and then send an email to [email protected] to let us know what the correct country is. (Note that this issue may recur at multiple points in the application.)Organization Name: *
First Name: *
Last Name: *
Email: *
Phone:
Street Address (Line 1): *
Street Address (Line 2):
City: *
State (U.S.):State/Province (outside U.S.):
Zip or Postal Code:
Country: *Country of Citizenship: *If you plan to work in the United States and are not a U.S. citizen, are you already authorized to work here? *
Date of Birth: *
(mm/dd/yyyy) Gender: If selected "I identify as" above, please specify:
What is your ethnic/racial background?
If "Indigenous minority group" or "Other ethnic background", please specify:
What is your highest level of education? *Specify graduate degree:
How did you hear about the Echoing Green Fellowship? *Have you (or your partner) applied for an Echoing Green Fellowship before? *If "Yes," select year:
PRIMARY APPLICANT RESUME
Upload the resume or curriculum vitae of the primary applicant below. Only the following file extensions will be accepted: .doc, .docx, or .pdf.
Please use the following naming convention for your resume: "Last Name_First Initial_Resume". Example, John Smith: "Smith_J_Resume.pdf".
Applicant 1 Resume *
(maximum size 100MB)
Can't upload your resume? Click here for help.
REFERENCES
Who MIGHT you ask to provide a recommendation?
At a later stage in the application process, Echoing Green will ask you for letters of reference from people who can speak knowledgeably about you, your partner (if applicable), and your work. For now, we only need the names and affiliations of individuals you MIGHT ask. Please list AT LEAST ONE. We will NOT contact them yet, and you may edit this list at a later stage.
Reference 1Full Name: *
Organization: *
Job Title:
Relationship to you: *
Reference 2Full Name:
Organization:
Job Title:
Relationship to you:
Reference 3Full Name:
Organization:
Job Title:
Relationship to you:
Return to MenuYour application is saved as a draft.Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 ReviewSTEP 4: Organization Information Organization website:
Which program area best describes your organization? *
Which population best describes your constituency? *Where will you initially focus your operations in the next two years? *Select all countries where you will initially focus your operations (Hold down CTRL button + Click to select multiple countries) *If your intial area of focus is in five or fewer cities, states, or provinces, list them here.
Where will your organization have its main office? --Country: *--State (U.S.):--State/Province (outside U.S.):
How long has your organization been in operation? *Which stage best describes your organization? *Have you legally incorporated your organization in the U.S. or elsewhere? *How is your organization structured? *If "Other," please explain:
Please list any contests or awards that you have won for this organization or idea:
Return to MenuYour application is saved as a draft.Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 ReviewSTEP 5: Short Answer
To avoid possible technical problems, we recommend drafting your answers offline using our Short Answer Worksheet available on our Application Guidance page. You can then copy and paste your answers below.
If applying as a partnership, all short answers should reflect both applicants.
CHARACTER LIMITS INCLUDE SPACES and are listed in parentheses after each question. Character counts denote the maximum number of characters that can be used. The form will automatically cut off any characters in excess of these counts.
THE ORGANIZATIONSummarize your organization's mission in one sentence. (150 characters) *
Summarize your organization's mission and activities in one paragraph. (500 characters) *
Describe the specific social problem your organization is working to solve. Use statistics and references to identify the size and scope of the problem. (500 characters) *
Describe the specific products or programs of your organization. (1000 characters) *
How does this approach represent bold innovation versus the status quo? (1000 characters) *
In what way will the lives of specific individuals be better because of your organization's work? Please identify the group(s) of individuals and how many lives will be impacted by your organization's work over time. (1000 characters) *
ORGANIZATION BUDGET
Many successful Echoing Green Fellowship applicants have not raised any money at the time of their application; but if you have, we would like to hear about it below.a. In total, how much money have you raised for this organization from launch to date (in U.S. dollars)? $_____ *
b. List the names of any individuals or organizations who have provided greater than $10,000 in funding to date (250 characters)
c. How much money do you hope to spend in 2014? (in U.S. dollars) *
d. Approximately how much money do you think you might need to spend in 5 years (in 2019) (in U.S. dollars) *
e. What do you hope will be your main sources of funding over the next two years? (500 characters) *
THE APPLICANT(S)When and how did you come up with the idea for your organization? Please list anyone who could be considered a co-founder. (500 characters) *
Why are you, unlike the majority of people, so passionate about this issue that you are willing to take the risky leap of starting a new organization? (1000 characters) *
What skills or experiences demonstrate that you will you be able to attract money, people, and other resources to your organization? (1000 characters) *
Describe one example of your bold, entrepreneurial spirit. (750 characters) *
Provide one or two examples of your ability to overcome challenges and adversity. (1000 characters) *
If you have previously applied for an Echoing Green Fellowship for this or any similar idea, what has changed since you last applied? (500 characters) *Required for past applicants
Return to MenuYour application is saved as a draft.Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 ReviewSTEP 6: Additional Information for Partnerships
Step 6 is only required for applicants applying as a partnership. If you are NOT applying as a partnership, leave this page blank and proceed to the next page.
If you are applying as a partnership, complete the basic information below for the second applicant and jointly respond to the short answer questions.First Name:
Last Name:
Email:
Phone:
Street Address (Line 1):
Street Address (Line 2):
City:
State (U.S.):State/Province (outside U.S.):
Zip or Postal Code:
Country:Country of Citizenship:If you plan to work in the United States and are not a U.S. citizen, are you already authorized to work here?
Date of Birth:
(mm/dd/yyyy) Gender:If selected "I identify as" above, please specify:
What is your ethnic/racial background?If "Indigenous minority group" or "Other ethnic background", please specify:
What is your highest level of education?Specify graduate degree:
PARTNER RESUME
Upload the resume or curriculum vitae of the second applicant in the partnership below. Only the following file extensions will be accepted: .doc, .docx, or .pdf.
Please use the following naming convention for your resume: "Last Name_First Initial_Resume". Example, John Smith: Smith_J_Resume.pdf.Applicant 2 Resume:
(maximum size 100MB)
Can't upload your resume? Click here for help. PARTNERSHIP SHORT ANSWER
Echoing Green supports partnerships ONLY when two people are truly co-equal leaders AND co-founders of an organization. Partnerships that do not meet these criteria will be disqualified from the Echoing Green application process.
Reminder: Character counts include spaces!Partnership History: How did you come to start this organization together? How long have you known each other, and in what contexts? Are there other co-founders? If so, what is their current status? (500 characters)
Roles/Responsibilities: Describe your individual roles within the organization and the nature of your working relationship. (500 characters)
Return to MenuYour application is saved as a draft.Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 ReviewSTEP 7: Almost Finished! PRIVACY DISCLAIMER
By submitting your application to Echoing Green, you are consenting that the data from your application may be shared anonymously and/or in aggregate with other organizations assisting Echoing Green with research or outreach. Your contact information will NOT be shared with any other organization without your consent.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Echoing Green occasionally has internal and partner funding and research opportunities to share with past applicants. Check the box below if you do NOT want to receive future communications about research, funding opportunities, etc. This will not affect communications regarding the status of your Fellowship application.Opt Out
I do not want to receive emails with future funding or research opportunities.
READY TO SUBMIT?
On the next and final "Review" page, you will be able to view your entire application on a single page. Once you are on this page, review your application thoroughly as you will not be able to edit your application after you click submit.
To submit your application, scroll to the bottom of the "Review" page and click "Submit." Your application has not been submitted until you are taken to a Confirmation page and/or you receive an email confirming your submission at the email account you used to create this application.
Return to MenuYour application is saved as a draft.Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 ReviewSTEP 1: Instructions
Welcome to the application website for the 2014 Echoing Green Fellowships.
The application consists of required questions (indicated by a red asterisk *) and optional questions, over the next six pages.
You do not need to complete the application in one sitting. You may save your application as a draft and make edits as many times as you wish prior to the deadline.
Until you SUBMIT your application, using the "Submit" link on the final Review page of this website, your application is considered a draft. Only submitted applications will be considered or reviewed for a Fellowship.
All applications must be submitted by JANUARY 6, 2014 at 11:59 AM EST. No late applications will be accepted. No changes may be made to your application after submission.
TIPS
Review all the Fellowship information and advice on our website: www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship. We recommend you review the Short Answer Question Guide, for guidance on how best to answer each short answer question.
We also encourage you to draft your short answer responses in a word processor and then return to this application website to copy and paste your answers into the appropriate fields. You may wish to use the worksheet we provide on our Application Guidance page.
Save your application often! Your application is saved each time you click "Save Draft" or move to a new page. Echoing Green will not be able to help you find data lost due to Internet service disruption or computer issues.
Pay attention to our strict character limits. If you paste in your answers from an outside document, please review each answer to ensure that the application form has not cut off any characters in excess of our limits. CHARACTER COUNTS INCLUDE SPACES.
STEP 2: Eligibility Questions
In addition to the Echoing Green Global Fellowship, this website also serves as the Phase 1 application for our Black Male Achievement Fellowship, and our Climate Fellowship.
All applications will be considered for our Global Fellowship. If your work is related to the field of Black Male Achievement, you may elect to also be considered for the Black Male Achievement Fellowship. Additionally, If your work is related to the field of Climate Change you may elect to also be considered for the Climate Fellowship.
If your field of work is related to BOTH fields of Black Male Achievement and Climate Change, you may elect to be considered for BOTH the Black Male Achievement and Climate Fellowships in addition to the Global Fellowship.
If your work is NOT related to the fields of Black Male Achievement or Climate Change you are under no disadvantage and will be considered for the Echoing Green Global Fellowship.
THE BLACK MALE ACHIEVEMENT FELLOWSHIP
The BMA Fellowship is an opportunity for social entrepreneurs with innovative ideas for new organizations that will improve the life outcomes of black men and boys in the United States. Projects must align with the three core areas of education, family, and work. Learn more. Is your organization/idea substantially focused on addressing issues facing black men and boys in the United States? *
THE CLIMATE FELLOWSHIP
The Climate Fellowship is an opportunity for social entrepreneurs committed to starting new organizations with a focus on innovations in mitigation and adaptation to climate change. Learn more.Is your organization/idea substantially focused on innovations in climate adaption and mitigation? * SCREENING QUESTIONS
You must be able to answer YES truthfully to each of the following questions in order to be eligible for an Echoing Green Global Fellowship and/or a BMA Fellowship or a Climate Fellowship. Are you (and your partner, if applicable) the primary decision maker(s) for your organization? *
Is this organization your original idea? *Is your organization fully independent from any parent or partner organizations? (Fiscal sponsors are acceptable) *
Is your organization in the start-up phase? *
As of this moment, would Echoing Green's funding qualify us as a significant early funder? *
If you have not already, are you prepared to leave your current job or status as a full-time student in order to pursue your idea during the full term of the Fellowship? *
Are you (and your partner, if applicable) at least 18 years of age? *Do you (and your partner, if applicable) have sufficient English fluency to participate in required interviews and events? *Can you certify that your organization is NOT a research project, political lobbying project, OR a faith-based project promoting a specific denomination? *
STEP 3: Primary Applicant Information
If you are applying as a partnership, please enter the information for the Primary Applicant here. The Primary Applicant will serve as the main contact for any follow up. As a partnership, you are required to enter the Partner's contact information and answer additional questions in Step 6. Both partners are expected to have worked on the full application together.
For the country/citizenship fields below, if any country you need is not listed, please select any other country from the list and then send an email to [email protected] to let us know what the correct country is. (Note that this issue may recur at multiple points in the application.)Organization Name: *
First Name: *
Last Name: *
Email: *
Phone:
Street Address (Line 1): *
Street Address (Line 2):
City: *
State (U.S.):State/Province (outside U.S.):
Zip or Postal Code:
Country: *Country of Citizenship: *If you plan to work in the United States and are not a U.S. citizen, are you already authorized to work here? *
Date of Birth: *
(mm/dd/yyyy) Gender: If selected "I identify as" above, please specify:
What is your ethnic/racial background?If "Indigenous minority group" or "Other ethnic background", please specify:
What is your highest level of education? *Specify graduate degree:
How did you hear about the Echoing Green Fellowship? *Have you (or your partner) applied for an Echoing Green Fellowship before? *If "Yes," select year:
PRIMARY APPLICANT RESUME
Upload the resume or curriculum vitae of the primary applicant below. Only the following file extensions will be accepted: .doc, .docx, or .pdf.
Please use the following naming convention for your resume: "Last Name_First Initial_Resume". Example, John Smith: "Smith_J_Resume.pdf".
Applicant 1 Resume * (maximum size 100MB)
Can't upload your resume? Click here for help. REFERENCESWho MIGHT you ask to provide a recommendation?
At a later stage in the application process, Echoing Green will ask you for letters of reference from people who can speak knowledgeably about you, your partner (if applicable), and your work. For now, we only need the names and affiliations of individuals you MIGHT ask. Please list AT LEAST ONE. We will NOT contact them yet, and you may edit this list at a later stage.
Reference 1Full Name: *
Organization: *
Job Title:
Relationship to you: *
Reference 2Full Name:
Organization:
Job Title:
Relationship to you:
Reference 3Full Name:
Organization:
Job Title:
Relationship to you:
STEP 4: Organization Information Organization website:
Which program area best describes your organization? *
Which population best describes your constituency? *Where will you initially focus your operations in the next two years? *Select all countries where you will initially focus your operations (Hold down CTRL button + Click to select multiple countries) *If your intial area of focus is in five or fewer cities, states, or provinces, list them here.
Where will your organization have its main office? --Country: *--State (U.S.):--State/Province (outside U.S.):
How long has your organization been in operation? *Which stage best describes your organization? *Have you legally incorporated your organization in the U.S. or elsewhere? *How is your organization structured? *If "Other," please explain:
Please list any contests or awards that you have won for this organization or idea:
STEP 5: Short Answer
To avoid possible technical problems, we recommend drafting your answers offline using our Short Answer Worksheet available on our Application Guidance page. You can then copy and paste your answers below.
If applying as a partnership, all short answers should reflect both applicants.
CHARACTER LIMITS INCLUDE SPACES and are listed in parentheses after each question. Character counts denote the maximum number of characters that can be used. The form will automatically cut off any characters in excess of these counts.
THE ORGANIZATIONSummarize your organization's mission in one sentence. (150 characters) *
Summarize your organization's mission and activities in one paragraph. (500 characters) *
Describe the specific social problem your organization is working to solve. Use statistics and references to identify the size and scope of the problem. (500 characters) *
Describe the specific products or programs of your organization. (1000 characters) *
How does this approach represent bold innovation versus the status quo? (1000 characters) *
In what way will the lives of specific individuals be better because of your organization's work? Please identify the group(s) of individuals and how many lives will be impacted by your organization's work over time. (1000 characters) *
ORGANIZATION BUDGET
Many successful Echoing Green Fellowship applicants have not raised any money at the time of their application; but if you have, we would like to hear about it below.a. In total, how much money have you raised for this organization from launch to date (in U.S. dollars)? $_____ *
b. List the names of any individuals or organizations who have provided greater than $10,000 in funding to date (250 characters)
c. How much money do you hope to spend in 2014? (in U.S. dollars) *
d. Approximately how much money do you think you might need to spend in 5 years (in 2019) (in U.S. dollars) *
e. What do you hope will be your main sources of funding over the next two years? (500 characters) *
THE APPLICANT(S)When and how did you come up with the idea for your organization? Please list anyone who could be considered a co-founder. (500 characters) *
Why are you, unlike the majority of people, so passionate about this issue that you are willing to take the risky leap of starting a new organization? (1000 characters) *
What skills or experiences demonstrate that you will you be able to attract money, people, and other resources to your organization? (1000 characters) *
Describe one example of your bold, entrepreneurial spirit. (750 characters) *
Provide one or two examples of your ability to overcome challenges and adversity. (1000 characters) *
If you have previously applied for an Echoing Green Fellowship for this or any similar idea, what has changed since you last applied? (500 characters) *Required for past applicants
STEP 6: Additional Information for Partnerships
Step 6 is only required for applicants applying as a partnership. If you are NOT applying as a partnership, leave this page blank and proceed to the next page.
If you are applying as a partnership, complete the basic information below for the second applicant and jointly respond to the short answer questions.First Name:
Last Name:
Email:
Phone:
Street Address (Line 1):
Street Address (Line 2):
City:
State (U.S.):State/Province (outside U.S.):
Zip or Postal Code:
Country:Country of Citizenship:If you plan to work in the United States and are not a U.S. citizen, are you already authorized to work here?
Date of Birth:
(mm/dd/yyyy) Gender:If selected "I identify as" above, please specify:
What is your ethnic/racial background?If "Indigenous minority group" or "Other ethnic background", please specify:
What is your highest level of education?Specify graduate degree:
PARTNER RESUME
Upload the resume or curriculum vitae of the second applicant in the partnership below. Only the following file extensions will be accepted: .doc, .docx, or .pdf.
Please use the following naming convention for your resume: "Last Name_First Initial_Resume". Example, John Smith: Smith_J_Resume.pdf.Applicant 2 Resume:
(maximum size 100MB)
Can't upload your resume? Click here for help.
PARTNERSHIP SHORT ANSWER
Echoing Green supports partnerships ONLY when two people are truly co-equal leaders AND co-founders of an organization. Partnerships that do not meet these criteria will be disqualified from the Echoing Green application process.
Reminder: Character counts include spaces!Partnership History: How did you come to start this organization together? How long have you known each other, and in what contexts? Are there other co-founders? If so, what is their current status? (500 characters)
Roles/Responsibilities: Describe your individual roles within the organization and the nature of your working relationship. (500 characters)
STEP 7: Almost Finished! PRIVACY DISCLAIMER
By submitting your application to Echoing Green, you are consenting that the data from your application may be shared anonymously and/or in aggregate with other organizations assisting Echoing Green with research or outreach. Your contact information will NOT be shared with any other organization without your consent.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Echoing Green occasionally has internal and partner funding and research opportunities to share with past applicants. Check the box below if you do NOT want to receive future communications about research, funding opportunities, etc. This will not affect communications regarding the status of your Fellowship application.Opt Out
I do not want to receive emails with future funding or research opportunities.READY TO SUBMIT?
On the next and final "Review" page, you will be able to view your entire application on a single page. Once you are on this page, review your application thoroughly as you will not be able to edit your application after you click submit.
To submit your application, scroll to the bottom of the "Review" page and click "Submit." Your application has not been submitted until you are taken to a Confirmation page and/or you receive an email confirming your submission at the email account you used to create this application.Questions? Technical Issues? Email: [email protected]
