Social Justice Partners LA Systems Change Fellowship 2025–2026 ($10,000 grant) – YOA

Deadline: May 14, 2025

Applications are open for the Social Justice Partners LA Systems Change Fellowship 2025–2026. The Systems Change Fellowship helps LA-based nonprofit initiatives led by these with lived expertise of the systemic points they’re tackling. The program focuses on peer-studying and relationship constructing, connecting as a part of the interwoven panorama of social justice in Los Angeles. Their cohort members sort out a variety of interconnected systemic points via coverage advocacy, narrative and tradition shift, and constructing energy.

The 2025-26 cohort will current their tales at SJPLA’s 2026 Story of Us LA, inviting a whole bunch of friends to hitch their work in direction of a extra simply and loving Los Angeles. The occasion comes on the finish of a ten-week coaching course of supported by SJPLA coaches.

Benefits

Each cohort member is obtainable:

• $10,000 unrestricted grant, plus extra raised via the SJPLA community.
• Peer assist, and professional-bono teaching.
• SJPLA’s signature Story of Us LA coaching with a professionally filmed video and a platform at our annual occasion.
• Expanded community of supporters, together with nonprofit leaders, funders, and donors.
• Increased publicity via SJPLA’s community and being an vital part of the SJPLA neighborhood after their program ends. They proceed to be a touchstone and assist for alum from years previous.

Eligibility

Organizational Requirements

• Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or have fiscal sponsorship.
• Strong desire for organizations based mostly in or serving Los Angeles County.
• Must have a programs change focus (e.g., shifting coverage, energy, or public narratives), not direct companies.

Applicant Requirements

• Must be Executive Director, Program Director, or equal chief with important determination-making energy.
• Must reside or work in Los Angeles County.
• Must have direct, lived expertise with the difficulty their group addresses.
• Must decide to attending all program classes.

Application

Candidates should submit the web eligibility type by Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (11:00 p.m. PT). Click here to download the eligibility form questions to organize your responses upfront.

Click here to apply

For extra info, go to Systems Change Fellowship.