Draper Richards Fellowships for Social Entrepreneurs

Posted by on January 21, 2005

Title: Fellowship Program
Sponsor: Draper Richards Foundation

SYNOPSIS:
The Draper Richards Foundation provides selected social entrepreneurs with funding of $100,000 annually for three years. The funds are specifically and solely for entrepreneurs starting new non-profit organizations. Four fellowships are awarded each year.

Contact: Jenny Shilling Stein, Executive Director
Address: 50 California Street, Suite 2925
San Francisco, CA 94111
E-mail: info at draperrichards.org

Program URL: <a href="http://www.draperrichards.org/process/guidelines.html">http://www.draperrichards.org/process/guidelines.html</a>

Tel: 415-616-4050
Fax: 415-616-4060
Funding Limit: $100,000 YEAR
Duration: 3 YEAR(s)

OBJECTIVES:
The projects selected will demonstrate innovative ways to solve existing social problems. The Foundation will accept proposals for a variety of public service areas, including, but not limited to, education, youth and families, the environment, arts, health, and community and economic development. The sponsor seeks organizations that are or plan to be national or global in scope.

ELIGIBILITY
Draper Richards Fellows are people who possess the unique combination of dedication to social change and the management skills of a seasoned executive. They have intense energy and passion for their social cause. Experienced, dedicated social entrepreneurs with a developed idea for a non-profit organization in the United States are invited to apply for the Draper Richards
Fellowship.

FUNDING
Based on the structure of a venture capital fund, the Foundation offers financial support as well as strategic and organizational assistance.