IREX is thrilled to announce the launch of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Catalyst Grant application, offering a unique funding opportunity for Fellowship Alumni. This initiative, in partnership with D-Prize, a non-profit organization dedicated to distributing and scaling proven poverty interventions, aims to empower Alumni to catalyze change in communities across Africa. Up to two Fellowship Alumni will be selected to receive grants of up to $20,000 USD each to pilot a new initiative targeting extreme poverty.
Requirements
The Mandela Washington Fellowship Catalyst Grant is open to all Fellowship Alumni, regardless of their sector, track, or level of expertise. This grant aims to support Alumni in launching or scaling a social enterprise that delivers a proven poverty intervention at scale. It is important to note that the grant is not intended for prototyping new solutions but for implementing initiatives that have already been proven to combat extreme poverty effectively.
How To Apply
Timeline
Below is a breakdown of the key dates and deadlines for the Mandela Washington Fellowship Catalyst Grant:
| Phase | Details | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 Application Deadline | Alumni must submit their application for the first round. | November 18, 2024 |
| Round 1 Decision Notifications | Notifications for Round 1 decisions and invitations for Round 2 applications. | December 2024 |
| Round 2 Application Submission | Round 2 applicants will be required to submit a detailed plan following their invitation. | A few weeks after invite |
| Final Round – Virtual Interview | Finalists will participate in a virtual interview conducted by the selection committee. | Early 2025 |
| Winning Ventures Announcement | The successful ventures selected to receive grants will be announced. | March 2025 |
AJU2kobo.com view: The Mandela Washington Fellowship Catalyst Grant offers a transformative opportunity for Fellowship Alumni to leverage their expertise and proven poverty interventions to create meaningful impact across Africa. With funding of up to $20,000 USD, the grant is set to empower change-makers to bring scalable solutions to communities where they are needed most.
