Interfaith Civic Pluralism Fellowship
Forecasted
Interfaith Civic Pluralism Fellowship supports civic leaders of faith and conscience through collaborative projects that protect religious liberty, build pluralism, and strengthen civic cohesion.
Funder: Interfaith America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Selected fellows’ project applications) | October 2027 (Fellowship applications) | October 2027 (Vetting and references)
Funding Amounts: $4,000 stipend and up to $6,000 in project funding per fellow; twelve-month fellowship, with convening travel covered
Summary: Supports civic leaders of faith and conscience in building pluralism, protecting religious liberty, and strengthening civic cohesion through collaborative projects.
Key Information: Fellows must represent US-based 501(c)(3) organizations and participate in convenings and collaborative project work.
Description
Interfaith America’s Interfaith Civic Pluralism Fellowship is a twelve-month program connecting civic leaders of faith and conscience across religious and ideological differences. Leading scholars ground participants in the history and practice of religious liberty and pluralism in the United States. Fellows compare approaches, build professional relationships, and develop an actionable guide to protecting religious liberty and strengthening pluralism.
The fellowship supports projects that complement participants’ existing organizational work while integrating pluralism practices and bringing in new partners. Fellows put cohort-developed strategies into practice through collaboration and public-facing storytelling. The program aims to strengthen institutional cultures of pluralism, demonstrate how protecting everyone’s civil rights strengthens democracy, and offer a positive alternative to narratives of exclusion.
