Ronald "Elder" Freeman Memorial Policy Fellowship

Funding: Funded, paid fellowship (compensation reported as hourly wage in past cycles; verify current rate on website). Who can apply: Formerly incarcerated (jail or prison) individuals seeking to build careers in grassroots organizing and legislative/policy advocacy on criminal justice reform; open to US applicants, no degree requirement (fits early-career professional track). No application fee. Length: Intensive year-long (12-month) fellowship. Benefits historically included medical/vision/dental insurance, paid vacation and sick days (verify current cycle). Field: Criminal justice reform policy advocacy / reentry leadership for formerly incarcerated people.