Eisner Prize Fellowship 2026 in USA – Paid Funding
Country: USA
Category: Fellowship
Funding: Paid
Deadline: 10 May 2026
Application Window: 13 April to 10 May 2026
Host Organization: The Eisner Foundation
The Eisner Prize Fellowship 2026 is a paid fellowship in the USA for people developing new intergenerational ideas. It supports leaders working in intergenerational connection and gives them funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to turn those ideas into projects. The application period runs from 13 April to 10 May 2026.
Eisner Prize Fellowship 2026 Overview
The Eisner Prize Fellowship 2026 focuses on new ideas, research, and programs that connect people of all ages. It is designed for applicants who want to create innovative projects instead of continuing existing programs. Selected fellows join a cohort, attend virtual sessions, share progress, and learn from real-world intergenerational projects.
What the Eisner Prize Fellowship 2026 Offers
✓ Total funding of $50,000
✓ A $10,000 personal stipend
✓ $40,000 for project implementation
✓ Access to mentorship and expert guidance
✓ A network of leaders and innovators
✓ Learning sessions and collaborative opportunities
✓ Recognition and prestige through an international fellowship program
Eisner Prize Fellowship 2026 Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Be based in the United States
• Be working on intergenerational connection
• Propose a new and innovative project
• Ensure the project can be completed within one year
• Show that the idea is realistic within the available funding
• Be able to execute the project themselves
• People of color and individuals working with marginalized communities are encouraged to apply
Required Documents
Applicants may need to prepare the following documents:
• Project proposal or description
• Personal details and background information
• Supporting documents, if available
• Letters of support or recommendation, if optional
• Links to previous work, if optional
Application Process
The application process is online. First, applicants must visit the official application portal of The Eisner Foundation and read the guidelines carefully. Then, they need to create an account, complete the form, upload the required or optional documents, review the application, and submit it before the deadline.
Deadline
• The Eisner Prize Fellowship 2026 application period is open from 13 April to 10 May 2026.
