# Call for Kindness Fellowship The Call for Kindness is Riley's Way Foundation's national fellowship for young people leading social-impact projects rooted in kindness and empathy. Fellows spend a year turning their project ideas into reality with funding, coaching, and a supportive peer community. Applications for the 2026 cohort are closed, with the next cycle expected to open in the following program year. ## What You'll Do - Receive a project grant of up to $5,000, disbursed in two installments across the fellowship year - Work 1:1 with a coach and receive ongoing project support - Join virtual skill-building sessions and attend an in-person Leadership Summit - Build your project alongside a national community of young changemakers, with mentorship opportunities throughout ## Who Should Apply Young people ages 13-23 who are U.S. citizens or DACA recipients with a kindness-driven project idea — new or existing — that addresses a real community need. Up to two fellows may apply together per project. ## Outcomes Fellows complete the year with a funded, launched project, documented leadership experience, and a lasting network. Riley's Way fellows have gone on to scale nonprofits and win national recognition for youth-led social impact.