The Henry Arnhold Fellowship 2026 is now accepting applications from visionary leaders driving environmental, climate, and conservation innovations. Powered by the Mulago Foundation, this one-year fellowship offers an unrestricted $100,000 grant awarded upfront to support impactful founders and CEOs focused on scalable environmental solutions.
The program is designed to empower high-potential entrepreneurs with a mission to create systemic environmental change. Fellows will participate in two immersive strategy retreats, receive personalized mentorship, and gain access to the Mulago network. The initiative fosters a strong focus on design for impact, strategy for scale, and real-world implementation.
What the Fellowship Offers:
- Grant Amount: $100,000 (unrestricted and disbursed upfront)
- Program Duration: One year
- Support: Mentorship, retreats, strategic coaching, and possible future funding.
Who Should Apply?
Eligible applicants must:
- Be the founder, CEO, or key decision-maker of their organization
- Work full-time (30+ hours per week) on the initiative
- Lead a legally registered nonprofit, mission-driven business, or fiscally sponsored project
- Present a solution with strong potential for large-scale environmental impact.
Both nonprofits and for-profits are welcome, especially those intertwining environmental health and community well-being.
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Selection Focus:
The Fellowship seeks leaders with:
- Strong ideas for climate action, biodiversity conservation, or environmental justice
- A history of problem-solving and innovation
- Clear, measurable strategies for scaling impact
Past fellows have led transformative initiatives like Global Forest Watch, Planet Indonesia, Farmers for Forests, and Blue Ventures.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted via the Mulago Foundation. The initial application is brief, designed to take no more than two hours, focusing on clarity of vision rather than polished prose.
Deadline to apply: August 28, 2025.
Notification: All applicants will receive feedback by late October 2025.
Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your environmental mission with strategic funding and expert support.
For more details, visit the Henry Arnhold Fellowship page.
