The 2008 Gulf Coast Transformation Fellowship grant application is available online. Individuals and organizations working on economic, political and/or social justice issues may submit an application provided that their base of operations is in a hurricane-affected area of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas. The 2-year fellowship provides 100% salary support in the first year, 75% salary support in the second year, a computer, professional development resources and access to an impressive alumni network. The application deadline is Monday, January 21, 2008. View the application now.   

The Gulf Coast Transformation Fellowship evolved from the New Voices Fellowship which began in 1999 to create meaningful career opportunities for emerging leaders and to build the capacity of small nonprofit organizations. Program Associates at the Ford Foundation envisioned the program and Ford has provided critical financial support over the years. After 7 cohorts of fellows working throughout the country and several global sites, New Voices and Ford leadership responded to Hurricane Katrina by focusing the fellowship on the needs of the Gulf Coast region.  The first cohort of Gulf Coast Fellows convened in June of 2007.