Nature Culture Fellowship 2027 | Call for Applications
Kinship Earth invites changemakers worldwide to apply for the Nature Culture Fellowship 2027. Fellows explore how storytelling, art, and culture can drive environmental and social change. They then launch community projects with mentorship and micro-grants. Applications close on 1 December 2026.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: Kinship Earth, through the Nature Culture Fellowship (NCF)
- Funding: Micro-grants of $1,000 to $2,000 USD for community projects
- Duration: At least six months, with about 3 to 5 hours weekly
- Format: Online learning journey, then a community project
- Cohort: 60 fellows from around the world
- Deadline: 1 December 2026, 23:59 UTC
Focus Areas
- Storytelling and artivism
- Culture change and systems thinking
- Environmental and social action
- Reciprocal relationships with the living world
About the Fellowship
The fellowship has two phases.
- Learning Journey (two to three months): Thought leaders in storytelling, art, systems thinking, and activism guide fellows. Ten online sessions run roughly weekly from 5 February 2027 at 14:00 UTC. Each session comes with 10 to 30 minutes of homework.
- Community Projects (three to six months or more): Fellows turn their insights into projects from April to August 2027. NCF staff and a dedicated mentor give ongoing feedback. Projects must apply lessons from the learning journey. The timeline may shift with project scope and local realities.
What Fellows Receive
- A mentor and guidance from NCF staff
- Micro-grants of $1,000 to $2,000 USD for projects
- Sessions with leaders in storytelling, art, and activism
- A global community of 60 fellows
Who Can Apply
- Anyone aged 18 or older, with no upper age limit
- People from diverse regions, cultures, and ecosystems
- Artists, storytellers, scientists, educators, organizers, researchers, and activists
- Indigenous people and members of local or frontline communities, whom the program encourages
How to Apply
Complete the online form before the deadline. Kinship Earth will notify selected fellows in mid-January 2027.
Click Here to Apply
Conclusion
This fellowship gives creative changemakers mentorship, community, and seed funding. Eligible applicants should submit their forms before 1 December 2026.
