Fellowship Program Application Form

Project Petals Youth Builders Environmental Fellowship
Thank you for applying to the Project Petals Youth Builders Environmental Fellowship! This inaugural fellowship recognizes youth leaders who are passionate about addressing the urgent challenges of climate change and environmental inequity in their communities. Recipients will receive a $500 seed grant to fund a project they are leading. Recipients are chosen by the Project Petals Fellowship Advisory Committee. The ideal applicants are young people from frontline and under-resourced communities who are eager to design community-driven environmental solutions, strengthen their leadership skills, and take an active role in building a more just, equitable, and sustainable future. Applicants to the Project Petals Youth Builders Environmental Fellowship should demonstrate a strong commitment to climate justice, environmental conservation, community engagement, and a clear vision for creating tangible impact on the ground.

The project can be garden spaces, urban farms, food projects, environmental conservation, or green space-related projects.

Fellowship Timeline
Duration: May-September

Fellows will participate in a four-month program that includes mentorship, project development, and a virtual training once a month.

Key Milestones:
Fellows are expected to attend one virtual training per month and complete a community-impact project by September.

Guidelines- What Project Petals Considers When Making Fellowship Decisions
For the applicant -
- Your personal connection to the environmental or community issue you aim to address
- Your ties to and understanding of the community where the project will take place
- Your passion, dedication, and commitment to the project
Applications close on May 1st at 11:00 p.m. EST.

For the project -
- Level of support and engagement from the community
- Alignment with Project Petals’ values of equity, sustainability, and climate justice
- Potential impact and ability to create a positive ripple effect in the community
- Thoughtfulness and efficiency of the budget, demonstrating value and resourcefulness
- Opportunities for growth and long-term sustainability
- Clarity, creativity, and overall presentation
Types of Projects We Do Not Fund -
- Support for political parties, campaigns, or elections.
- Projects that promote religious beliefs or require participants to engage in faith-based activities.
Please contact info@projectpetals.org for any additional questions.

There are three parts to the application: Personal Information, Short Essay Questions, Supporting Documentation.

Important: You may use the "back" button to make changes to the application as you work. Once you press "Submit," you will no longer be able to edit the form.
Part One: Personal Information
Please tell us a little more about yourself here:
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
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Date of Birth *

MonthDayYear
Date
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Pronouns (optional):
Website
Education & Work
High SchoolCollegeGraduate SchoolOther
EmployedUnemployedSelf-EmployedOther
Community
Community you identify with or represent: *
Do you come from a frontline or under-resourced community impacted by environmental inequities? Yes / No / Prefer not to say*
Your project's location: City / State / County*
Social Media

Please provide links to all social media accounts associated with your project.
Instagram
Tiktok
LinkedIn
Facebook
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Part Two:
Please share your background and what inspired you to pursue your environmental project and community leadership. How has your community shaped your vision for change? (300 words or fewer)*
Describe the project you would like to launch through this fellowship. What issue does it address, and why is it important for your community? What is your proposed solution? (400 words or fewer)*
How will your project directly engage and benefit your community? What lasting impact do you hope to achieve through your work? (250 words or fewer)*
Each fellowship project must include an in-person (IRL) element. Please describe the specific activities, events, or workshops you plan to host and how they will bring people together. (200 words or fewer)*
What skills, knowledge, or mentorship do you hope to gain from this fellowship? How will this experience support your long-term goals as an environmental leader? (250 words or fewer)*
Please outline how you would use the $500 seed funding to bring your project to life. Include any additional resources or partnerships you may seek. (150 words or fewer)*
Is there anything else you would like the Fellowship Advisory Committee to know about you, your work, or your vision for a more just and sustainable future? (150 words or fewer)*
Resume/ CV

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Part Three: Additional Documentation

Please provide a letter of recommendation from a mentor, teacher, or community leader who can speak to your character, leadership, and commitment to environmental and community impact.
Photos: Please upload photos of your project (photos are optional)

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Project Petals Youth Builders Environmental Fellowship

Part One: Personal Information

Education & Work

Community

Social Media

Part Two:

Part Three: Additional Documentation