Fannie Mae's Community Fellows Program

Are you a seasoned community development expert looking for a change? This program might be for you.

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February 21, 2001, 7:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen


Each year, the Fannie Mae Foundation selects up to six seasoned professionals as Johnson Fellows. These Fellows design and pursue development plans that can include research, travel, study, self-designed internships, and other activities that enhance their skills and knowledge. The Johnson Fellowship provides each Fellow with a $70,000 grant and a stipend of up to $20,000 for travel and education-related expenses. The nonprofit organization that each Fellow is associated with (through paid or volunteer employment) may receive a grant of up to $25,000 for transitional costs related to the temporary absence of that employee or volunteer.

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