Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program
Tory Burch Foundation
$2,000 education grant + a year-long fellowship
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Annual fellowship for women founders with $75K+ revenue
Annual fellowship for women entrepreneurs generating at least $75,000 annually. The 2027 class of about 160 Fellows receives business education, peer network access with 400+ alumni entrepreneurs, coaching from business experts, and financial resources. Application window: September–November for announcements in May of the following year.
- Funding type
- Program
- Level
- Foundation
- Amount
- A $2,000 education grant, plus additional financial support and access to capital, business education, coaching and a peer network (Tory Burch Foundation fellowship FAQ).
- Realistic amount
- A $2,000 education grant plus the year-long program (coaching, advisors, peer network), per the Fellows FAQ
- Deadline
- Annual: the 2027 cohort application opened September 22, 2026 and closes November 17, 2026. Fellows are announced in May 2027.
- Status
- active
- States
- Nationwide
- Payment model
- lump sum
Who qualifies
- Woman entrepreneur who owns the largest stake in the business
- 21 years or older
- English proficient
- US legal resident
- For-profit business in any industry
- Majority-owned and controlled by women (51%+)
- Generating minimum $75,000 annually
- Business formed and operating in the United States
Hard requirements
- Women ownership required
- Demographic eligibility: women-owned
- Minimum $75,000 annual revenue
Is the Tory Burch Foundation Fellows legit?
Yes. The Tory Burch Foundation runs the program, it is free to apply, and Fellows get a $2,000 education grant plus access to capital.
- Who runs it: The Tory Burch Foundation
- Cost to apply: Free
- What Fellows get: A $2,000 education grant, plus further financial support and access to capital
Sources: toryburchfoundation.org · page 2. Last checked at the funder on October 18, 2026.
Past Tory Burch Foundation Fellows winners
Fellows the foundation spotlights:
- Helya Mohammadian, Slick Chicks · Listed under "Spotlight on Fellows" (cohort year not published)
- Dilan Gomih, Dilagence · Listed under "Spotlight on Fellows" (cohort year not published)
- Amrita Bhasin, Sotira · Listed under "Spotlight on Fellows" (cohort year not published)
- Maritza Abreu, Pisqueya · Listed under "Spotlight on Fellows" (cohort year not published)
- Joann Jen, Topi Ventures · Listed under "Spotlight on Fellows" (cohort year not published)
- Payton Turner, Flat Vernacular · Listed under "Spotlight on Fellows" (cohort year not published)
Names as published by the Tory Burch Foundation (source). GrantCompass is not affiliated with the Tory Burch Foundation.
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What the Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program application asks
The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program application asks eight written questions, alongside your contact and business details. There is no entry fee. The deadline is November 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET, and you submit on the funder’s own form at fellows.toryburchfoundation.org. These are the questions as they appear on the form:
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Tell us about your company. What is your traction to date (customers, revenue, partnerships, or milestones) and what does success look like for your business in the next 1–3 years?
Form limit: 250 words
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2
What is your business model? How does your business generate revenue? What is your path to profitability?
Form limit: 200 words
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3
What is the size and growth of your market opportunity? Who is your target customer and how do you reach and grow your customer base?
Form limit: 200 words
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4
How do you set yourself apart from competitors in your industry?
Form limit: 200 words
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5
What is your long-term vision for your business? What are your goals for growth/scale?
Form limit: 200 words
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6
Tell us about yourself and the why behind your business
Form limit: 200 words
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7
Share a moment in your entrepreneurial journey when you faced a major challenge or setback. How did you handle it, and what did you learn from the experience?
Form limit: 200 words
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Why do you want to be a Tory Burch Foundation Fellow? What do you hope to gain as an entrepreneur? How would you participate in our community?
Form limit: 200 words
What the judges look for
- Positive, lasting impact from the business
- What sets the business apart
- The problem it solves
- Your passion and the obstacles you've overcome
- Real traction and room to grow
- Specific, substantive answers
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What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Any business use of financial resources provided
- Business education and coaching (provided in-kind)
- Networking events and advisory sessions (provided in-kind)
Ineligible expenses
- Personal expenses
- Non-profit organizations
- Businesses not majority women-owned
How to apply
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Review eligibility and program fit
Confirm $75K+ annual revenue, 51%+ woman ownership, US residency, and age 21+. The program is selective — assess your narrative before applying.
~1 hrs
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2
Complete online application
Submit business overview, founder bio, revenue documentation, and essay responses about your business challenges and growth vision.
~4 hrs
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3
Interview (for finalists)
Shortlisted applicants participate in interviews with Foundation staff or advisors.
~2 hrs
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Await selection announcement
Fellows for the cohort are announced in May of the year following application.
The $75K revenue floor is firm — this is for established women founders, not startups. Peer network (400+ alumni) is the primary long-term value over any cash component.
Deadline & timing
The 2027 cohort application is open and closes November 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET (checked on the application portal October 22, 2026). The review runs through winter, and Fellows are announced in May 2027.
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