Emergence Fund 2026: Support for Community Facilitators

Facilitators and changemakers dedicated to building resilient communities and inspiring collective action have a new opportunity to gain funding and support. The second round of the Emergence Fund 2026 is now open. This program aims to help Work That Reconnects (WTR) facilitators in Africa, Asia, and Latin America by offering micro-grants and community-based assistance. These resources are especially helpful in areas with limited resources or where organizing communities is challenging due to isolation.

The Emergence Fund is more than just financial aid; it’s an investment in local leadership, community strength, emotional healing, environmental awareness, and social change. By supporting facilitators who help communities reconnect with themselves, each other, and the planet, the initiative strengthens movements that create lasting and meaningful change globally. Applications are open until May 31, 2026.

What is the Emergence Fund?

The Emergence Fund is a program designed to strengthen and broaden the impact of Work That Reconnects facilitators. Work That Reconnects is a method that helps individuals and groups address social, environmental, and emotional challenges through shared healing, connection, and action.

Through this funding, facilitators can receive micro-grants to overcome common obstacles. These include limited financial resources, being far from others, lacking community infrastructure, having trouble accessing learning and facilitation opportunities, and facing difficulties in organizing workshops and community programs. The fund acknowledges that many facilitators are doing important work in communities dealing with economic hardship, climate stress, social inequality, and emotional fatigue. By offering direct support, the program aims to ensure this work can continue and grow.

Why This Opportunity Matters

In many communities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, facilitators lead discussions and activities that promote healing, resilience, environmental care, and group empowerment. However, many of these leaders operate with very little or no funding. The Emergence Fund helps fill this gap by providing both money and community support to individuals already making a difference.

This opportunity is important because it supports local leadership by empowering individuals who understand their communities’ specific challenges. It encourages community transformation by enabling facilitators to organize workshops, gatherings, healing circles, environmental projects, and educational events. The fund also expands access to essential resources, as micro-grants can help facilitators get materials, cover transportation, secure venues, and obtain communication tools. Furthermore, it builds stronger global connections by including participants in a wider network of facilitators and changemakers across continents, and it promotes resilience and hope by guiding communities from isolation toward collaboration and action.

Benefits of the Emergence Fund 2026

Selected applicants can receive financial support through micro-grants and gain access to community support systems. They can also find opportunities to improve their facilitation work, increase the visibility of their local projects, and network with facilitators from different regions. This can lead to a greater ability to organize impactful community programs and support projects focused on healing, sustainability, resilience, and social change.

This initiative is particularly helpful for facilitators working in areas with fewer resources, where finding traditional funding can be difficult.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is for individuals already involved in Work That Reconnects facilitation or similar community-based transformative work. Ideal candidates include community facilitators, grassroots organizers, environmental advocates, social impact leaders, educators, mental wellness practitioners, sustainability activists, and community development professionals. Applicants facing financial limitations or geographic isolation are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted by May 31, 2026. To ensure their application is considered, applicants should prepare and submit it as early as possible, as late submissions may not be accepted.

How to Apply

More information and the application form can be found on the official Emergence Fund page. Before applying, candidates should carefully review all eligibility requirements, application details, and funding information provided on the website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Emergence Fund 2026?

The Emergence Fund 2026 is a program providing micro-grants and community support to Work That Reconnects facilitators in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to help them build resilient communities.

Who is eligible to apply for the Emergence Fund?

Individuals already involved in Work That Reconnects facilitation or similar community-based transformative work, such as grassroots organizers, environmental advocates, and educators, are encouraged to apply.