Victory Empowerment Fellowship

Funding: Funded: amount not specified; verify on website (program covers registration, travel, and shared lodging for in-person events; no stipend mentioned). Who can apply: LGBTQ+ leaders of color and/or transgender leaders seeking to build campaign and policy-making skills; open to early-career professionals (not undergrad-only). Length: 6 months. Candidate & campaign training, mentorship from an out LGBTQ+ elected official, International LGBTQ+ Leadership Conference attendance. Field: LGBTQ+ political/policy leadership. Deadline: 2026 cohort applications closed (were open through ~March 4, 2026); 2027 cohort applications expected to open later in 2026, check site.