Description
The My Brother’s Keeper Fellows Program (MBKFP) is a New York State grant that funds youth‑leadership fellowships for rising 12th‑grade students, emphasizing boys and young men of colour, through partnerships between local government, school districts, and post‑secondary or community‑based organizations. Funding is allocated on a per‑Fellow basis, with strict eligibility, MOA, and reporting requirements.
• Eligibility is limited to approved New York State My Brother’s Keeper Community Networks (NYSMBKCN); the public school district acts as the fiscal agent.
• Each district may receive up to two Fellows (four in districts serving >10,000 students), with a per‑Fellow allocation of $5,950 for stipends, mentor stipends, and event participation.
• Applications must include a signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) involving the mayor (or equivalent), the superintendent/chancellor, and a post‑secondary institution or local business/community organization; deadline August 31 2026 (postmarked or emailed).
• Mandatory activities include a 10‑month fellowship, mentorship, a service project aligned with one of six MBK milestones, and participation in statewide events (induction, virtual masterminds, retreat, symposium, workshop).
• Reporting obligations comprise interim financial reports, annual SIRS student‑service data uploads, and a final program report due July 30 2027.