citiesRISE Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Mental Health and Spirituality 2026 ($500 stipend)

Overview

The citiesRISE Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Mental Health and Spirituality 2026 is for young leaders aged 18 to 25 in New York City who want to build skills, deepen connections and widen their impact where mental health and spirituality meet. It is aimed at people who already show up for their community, school, family or peer group and want to go deeper.

Fellows join a cohort of 30 young leaders from across NYC for hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to help shape emerging practice, research and advocacy.

What you get

Fellows receive a $500 stipend for participation.

Who can apply

The fellowship is looking for young people aged 18 to 25 in the Greater NYC area who believe individual and community well-being can be supported in more holistic ways. It may suit those who value culture and community wisdom as foundations for well-being, are curious about spirituality as the pursuit of meaning, purpose, connection and belonging, support community care, youth engagement or intergenerational connection through formal or informal roles, and want policies, services and programmes to be more holistic and culturally responsive.

citiesRISE welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and spiritual and faith traditions, including none.

How to apply

Applicants apply online, bringing their care, experience and curiosity.

Key dates

The application deadline was October 12, 2026.