Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program 2027
About 160 US women founders get coaching, advisors and a $2,000 education grant from the Tory Burch Foundation. Apply by 17 November 2026.
The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program 2027 is now taking applications. The foundation plans to select about 160 Fellows.
Fellows join a community of women business owners. They get access to a network of senior executives, investors and business development advisors, professional coaching sessions, workshops, a virtual resource library and a private digital platform for the Fellows community. The program also includes a $2,000 education grant, an annual Founders Circle, and further financial support and access to capital.
Applicants must be women aged 21 or older on 17 November 2026, proficient in English and legal residents of the United States or its territories. They must own the largest or an equal largest stake in the business and play a significant role in running it. The business must be for profit, from any industry, at least 51% owned and controlled by women, formed and operating in the United States, and earning at least $75,000 a year.
Applications opened on 22 September 2026 and close on 17 November 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The review runs through winter 2026 to 2027, and Fellows will be selected in May 2027. Apply online through the foundation's application portal. A business plan is not required.
Quick answers
Can a business that has not launched yet apply?
No. The program is only for businesses that already earn revenue.
Is there an application fee?
No. Applying is free.
Can two women founders of the same business both apply?
No. Only one entrepreneur per business can apply.