{"id":66643,"date":"2025-11-12T20:11:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=66643"},"modified":"2025-11-12T20:11:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:11:06","slug":"grassroots-voices-cohort-2026-empowering-young-women-leaders-in-the-u-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=66643","title":{"rendered":"Grassroots Voices (Cohort 2026) \u2014 Empowering Young Women Leaders in the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"464\"><em>Apply to Grassroots Voices 2026 by December 5, 2025. A 7-week Vital Voices program for U.S.-based young women (18\u201325) leading community projects. Includes mentorship, leadership training, DC convening, and project grant opportunity.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"482\">Overview<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"844\"><strong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"505\">Grassroots Voices<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"540\">7-week leadership program<\/strong> designed for <strong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"608\">young women ages 18\u201325, based in the United States<\/strong> who are already driving <strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"654\">community-focused<\/strong> change. In partnership with <strong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"700\">Sarah Johnson<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"723\">Sarva Rajendra<\/strong>, the program equips participants with <strong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"801\">training, resources, and mentorship<\/strong> to strengthen impact and scale their work.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"922\">\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"922\"><strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"922\">Applications are now open. Deadline: December 5, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"922\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"953\">Why Grassroots Voices<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1245\">The strongest solutions come from within communities. Grassroots Voices nurtures leaders who are addressing issues such as <strong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1100\">mass incarceration<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1134\">social inequity and pay gaps<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1160\">reproductive justice<\/strong>, and more\u2014providing practical tools and a powerful network to accelerate their work.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1245\">\n<h2 data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1273\">Program Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1714\">\n<li data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1353\">\n<p data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1353\"><strong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1314\">Leadership training &amp; development<\/strong> tailored to grassroots change-making<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<p data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1419\"><strong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1381\">One-to-one mentorship<\/strong> with an individually matched mentor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1546\">\n<p data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1546\"><strong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1465\">In-person convening in Washington, D.C.<\/strong> to meet women leaders and attend the Vital Voices <strong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1544\">Global Leadership Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1634\">\n<p data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1634\"><strong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1593\">Opportunity to apply for a project grant<\/strong> to advance a home-community initiative<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1714\">\n<p data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1714\"><strong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1669\">Tight-knit cohort experience<\/strong> with peers equally committed to local impact<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1758\">Key Dates &amp; Schedule (Cohort 2026)<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"2038\">\n<li data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1826\">\n<p data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1826\"><strong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1787\">Application deadline:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1824\">December 5, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1875\">\n<p data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1875\"><strong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1852\">Onboarding session:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1873\">January 22, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1951\">\n<p data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1951\"><strong data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1906\">Weekly virtual meetings:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1949\">Thursdays, January 29 \u2013 March 12, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2038\">\n<p data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2038\"><strong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1981\">In-person DC gathering:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1997\">Spring 2026<\/strong> (2 days; travel hosted by the program)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2126\">\n<p data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2126\">Participants also engage in <strong data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2102\">regular mentoring activities<\/strong> throughout the 7 weeks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2126\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2166\">Who Should Apply (Eligibility)<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2456\">\n<li data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2186\">\n<p data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2186\"><strong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2178\">Age:<\/strong> 18\u201325<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2282\">\n<p data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2282\"><strong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2202\">Location:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2217\">U.S.-based<\/strong> (citizen, resident, or otherwise currently living in the U.S.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2370\">\n<p data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2370\"><strong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2295\">Focus:<\/strong> Already engaged in <strong data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2337\">grassroots justice<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2363\">community-centered<\/strong> work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2456\">\n<p data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2456\"><strong data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2388\">Commitment:<\/strong> Availability for the full program (virtual sessions + DC convening)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2482\">What You\u2019ll Gain<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2796\">\n<li data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2558\">\n<p data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2558\">Practical leadership tools to plan, fund, and scale community projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2610\">\n<p data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2610\">Tailored mentorship and problem-solving support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2679\">\n<p data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2679\">Exposure to national leaders and the Vital Voices Global Network<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2738\">\n<p data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2738\">A platform to amplify your work and forge partnerships<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2796\">\n<p data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2796\">Eligibility to <strong data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2796\">apply for a project subaward (grant)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2818\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2818\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"3033\">\n<li data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2915\">\n<p data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2915\"><strong data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2849\">Start your application<\/strong> in the online portal (use \u201cSave &amp; Continue\u201d to return anytime).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2978\">\n<p data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2978\"><strong data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2951\">Complete all required fields<\/strong> on each page to advance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3033\">\n<p data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3033\"><strong data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"2995\">Submit by<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3032\">December 5, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3124\"><strong data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3069\">Questions or technical issues?<\/strong> Contact <strong data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3093\">Bijan Moore<\/strong> at <strong data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3123\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3121\">BijanM@vitalvoices.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3152\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3152\">Selection Criteria<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3376\">\n<li data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3200\">\n<p data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3200\">Clear community need and measurable impact<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3267\">\n<p data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3267\">Demonstrated leadership and commitment to justice-focused work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3321\">\n<p data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3321\">Feasibility of plans during and after the program<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3376\">\n<p data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3376\">Alignment with Grassroots Voices\u2019 mission and values<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3808\"><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3947\"><strong data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3836\">Applications are live.<\/strong> Submit your application by <strong data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3884\">December 5, 2025<\/strong> to join <strong data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3919\">Grassroots Voices 2026<\/strong> and accelerate your impact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"4008\"><strong data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"3964\">Apply Now \u2192<\/strong> <strong>Program applications are live!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/survey.alchemer.com\/s3\/8540748\/Grassroots-Voices-Program-Cohort-3-2026-Program-Application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4013\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4015\" data-end=\"4022\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4163\"><strong data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4074\">Is the program only for U.S.-based applicants?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4077\" \/>Yes, Grassroots Voices Cohort 2026 is for <strong data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4163\">young women ages 18\u201325 based in the U.S.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4165\" data-end=\"4295\"><strong data-start=\"4165\" data-end=\"4199\">Do I need an existing project?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4202\" \/>Yes, applicants should already be implementing or leading a <strong data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4294\">community-focused initiative<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4433\"><strong data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4346\">Are travel costs to Washington, D.C. covered?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4346\" data-end=\"4349\" \/>The program includes <strong data-start=\"4370\" data-end=\"4404\">travel to D.C. with the cohort<\/strong> for the in-person gathering.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4585\"><strong data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4480\">Can I apply if I am a student or working?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4483\" \/>Yes, provided you can <strong data-start=\"4505\" data-end=\"4521\">fully commit<\/strong> to the schedule (virtual Thursdays + DC convening + mentoring).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4585\">\n<h2 data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3401\">Program Backing<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3622\">This program is made possible by <strong data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3453\">Sarah Johnson<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3476\">Sarva Rajendra<\/strong> and delivered by <strong data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3529\">Vital Voices Global Partnership<\/strong>, home to the <strong data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3602\">Vital Voices Global Headquarters for Women\u2019s Leadership<\/strong> in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3622\">\n<p data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3622\"><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalvoices.org\/program\/grassroots-voices-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.vitalvoices.org\/program\/grassroots-voices-program\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply to Grassroots Voices 2026 by December 5, 2025. A 7-week Vital Voices program for U.S.-based young women (18\u201325) leading community projects. Includes mentorship, leadership training, DC convening, and project grant opportunity. 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