James A. Johnson Fellowships Program

Posted by on October 22, 2004

Fannie Mae Foundation Accepting Nominations for Johnson Fellowships Program

Deadline: December 31, 2004

A program of the Fannie Mae Foundation (<a href="http://fanniemaefoundation.org/">http://fanniemaefoundation.org/</a>), the James A. Johnson Fellowships Program recognizes and rewards urban and rural affordable housing and community development professionals for their years of service to the field.

Each year, the foundation selects up to six seasoned professionals as Johnson Fellows. These fellows design and pursue development plans that can include research, travel, study, self-designed internships, and other activities that enhance their skills and knowledge. Fellows meet as a group four times during the fellowship year and take purposeful time away from their current positions to pursue their personal and professional fellowship goals.

The Johnson fellowship provides each fellow with a $70,000 grant and a stipend of up to $20,000 for travel and education-related expenses. The nonprofit organization with which each fellow is associated (through paid or volunteer employment) may apply for a grant of up to $25,000 for transitional costs related to the temporary absence of the employee or volunteer.

To be eligible for nomination, individuals must meet the following criteria: have a minimum of eight years in the affordable housing and community development field; have current full-time (paid or volunteer) duties in the field; and be employed or affiliated with a neighborhood-based nonprofit organization or community-based nonprofit intermediary organization focused on affordable housing or housing-related community development.

For detailed information about the program and nomination materials, see the Fannie Mae Foundation Web site.
RFP Link:
<a href="http://fanniemaefoundation.org/grants/johnson.shtml">http://fanniemaefoundation.org/grants/johnson.shtml</a>

For additional RFPs in Community Improvement/Development,visit: <a href="http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_community.jhtml">http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_community.jhtml</a>