Kinship’s Nature Culture Fellowship 2027 is a mentored program for people who use culture, art and storytelling to help their communities act on environmental and social issues. Applications close on 1 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The program page describes a journey of three to seven months and states no age, region or background requirement, so volunteers and civil society members outside the big institutions can apply.
Nature Culture Fellowship 2027 at a glance
| Application deadline | 1 December 2026, 23:59 UTC |
| Who can apply | People with a sphere of influence in their community, as the program page describes the target profile |
| Format | 10 weekly online sessions from 5 February 2027 through April 2027, then project implementation from April to August 2027 |
| Funding | Micro-grants listed at $1000-2000 USD. The page does not say whether every Fellow receives one |
| Languages | Applications accepted in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French |
| Cost | No fee mentioned |
| Apply at | English application form |
Who can apply?
Kinship looks for people who already have a circle of influence where they live or work, can commit to the journey, are open to unlearning, and value culture, art and collaboration. If you run community events, create art, tell stories or organize neighbors around a cause, read the program page to see whether your work fits. The page does not state how many Fellows are chosen or how selection works.
What do Fellows get?
- Weekly online sessions in a 10-part Learning Journey that starts on 5 February 2027 at 14:00 UTC.
- Professional mentorship during the program.
- Micro-grants listed at $1000-2000 USD, as the program page states.
- A project implementation phase from April to August 2027, where you put your idea into practice.
How to apply
- Read the Kinship program page and the FAQ document.
- Submit the application form by 1 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
- Wait for the decision. Kinship lists mid-January 2027 as the date Fellows are notified.
Questions go to connect@kinship.earth.
Advice from the Elathar team
- Tell the story of one community you have already reached, and what changed for the people in it.
- Choose the language you write best from the four accepted, and apply in it.
- Check the first session against your calendar. The page lists it as 5 February 2027 at 14:00 UTC.
- Do not count on the micro-grant until Kinship confirms how it is awarded.
FAQ
Is there a fee to apply?
The program page mentions no fee.
Do I need to belong to an organization?
The page does not require it. It asks for a sphere of influence in your community.
Does every Fellow receive a micro-grant?
The page lists micro-grants of $1000-2000 USD but does not say whether every Fellow gets one. Ask Kinship.
Can I apply from the Arab world?
The page sets no region restriction. Applications are accepted in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French, not in Arabic.
Sources
Kinship: Nature Culture Fellowship
