What are the current economics?

$100k equity-free grant over two years, paid quarterly.

How large and long is the program?

20 fellows per cohort; two-year support period. Two-year full-time climate fellowship with community and founder support.

Can founders participate remotely?

Global fellowship; no mandatory relocation is published.

What happens after the program?

Recipients join the 776 climate-fellow community; no automatic follow-on investment is promised.

776 Foundation Fellowship

0%; grant · Global · Needs confirmation

The 776 Foundation Fellowship backs twenty climate-focused people age 24 or younger for two years with a $100,000 non-dilutive grant paid quarterly. Cohort 5 was selected in May 2026 and began in June, so the current cycle is closed and no next cutoff is published.

Tier 2 · ranked #24fellowshipclimategrant

Official site Open in the live directory

Current application context

Program intake

Needs confirmation

The authoritative source does not provide enough current evidence to confirm the application status.

Checked Aug 21, 2026Authoritative source ↗

Key facts

Check size	$100k grant paid quarterly over two years
Terms	0%; grant
Stage	idea / early climate venture
Applications	Needs confirmation
Program dates	Two years; Cohort 5 selected May 2026 and began June 2026
Location	Global
Remote friendly	Yes
Warm intro needed	No — open application
Sectors	climate
Status	unknown

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Background

Founded by Alexis Ohanian, the fellowship asks recipients to work full-time on climate solutions rather than follow a conventional university path. It supports solo founders and cofounders and had built a community of eighty climate fellows by 2025.

How the application really works

Applications are cohort-based. Cohort 5 is underway; monitor the official site for the next application guide and cutoff.

Tips

Read the cited current official page before applying because program dates and terms are volatile.
State fit with the documented stage, geography, and attendance model; do not rely on an aggregator's old terms.
Ask for the complete investment, fee, and follow-on documents when the public page does not publish them.

Watch out for

$100k equity-free grant over two years, paid quarterly.
Cohort 5 is already selected and underway; no next application deadline is published.

Track record

The foundation reported a community of 80 climate fellows by 2025.

Twenty fellows are selected, but application volume and acceptance rate are not published.

Frequently asked questions

Is this program currently accepting applications?: Applications are cohort-based. Cohort 5 is underway; monitor the official site for the next application guide and cutoff.
What are the current economics?: $100k equity-free grant over two years, paid quarterly.
How large and long is the program?: 20 fellows per cohort; two-year support period. Two-year full-time climate fellowship with community and founder support.
Can founders participate remotely?: Global fellowship; no mandatory relocation is published.
What happens after the program?: Recipients join the 776 climate-fellow community; no automatic follow-on investment is promised.

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Sources

www.776.org — Current fellowship amount, duration, age and climate eligibility, cohort size, payment rhythm, leadership, and application status (checked 2026-08-10)