Deadline: Thursday, 12 Feb 2026 11:59 PM EST
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center) was established in 1983 at the height of the AIDS crisis to provide a safe and affirming place for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers to respond to the urgent threats facing the community. Over the past 40 years, The Center has grown to meet the changing needs of New York’s LGBTQ+ community, delivering services that empower people to lead healthy, successful lives.
The Activist-in-Residence fellowship is an opportunity for established or emerging activists with bold, cutting-edge ideas for advancing LGBTQ+ rights to invest in their political projects and bring visibility to timely issues facing LGBTQ+ people in New York. Through this fellowship, The Center seeks to contribute to social justice movements by empowering the next generation of BIPoC (Black, Indigenous, people of color) leaders who are committed to transforming social and economic conditions, and to advancing equity and opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community in New York.
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Fellowship Benefits
Activists-in-Residence receive a range of benefits for their fellowship work:
- $15,000 stipend
- Basic technical supplies
- Networking opportunities
- Connections to The Center’s partners across a range of sectors and industries
- Professional development opportunities
- Monthly check-ins with Activist team