The free yearlong fellowship pairs a $2,000 education grant with coaching, advisors and access to capital. Applications close November 17.
The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program is now accepting applications for its 2027 class. The application portal opened September 22, 2026, and closes November 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern. The foundation plans to select approximately 160 Fellows from legal residents of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.
Applying is free.
What Fellows Receive
Selected founders join a year of structured support built around their business. The package includes an advisor network of senior executives, investors, and business development professionals, professional business coaching sessions, and a private digital platform shared with hundreds of business owners across dozens of industries. Fellows also get upskilling workshops, a virtual resource library, founder support that includes virtual therapy through BetterHelp, additional financial support and access to capital, a $2,000 education grant, and an annual Founders Circle.
Who Can Apply
The founder must own the largest or equally largest stake in the business and play a significant role in managing it. She must be 21 or older by the November 17, 2026 deadline, proficient in English, and a legal resident of the United States or its territories.
The business must be for-profit and can be in any industry. It must be at least 51% owned and controlled by women, generate at least $75,000 a year with no maximum, and be formed under U.S. law and operating in the United States.
Co-owners should read the fine print. A woman who owns 33% of a business she runs with two other women founders is still eligible. However, only one founder per business can apply.
The program is built for businesses already making money. You must be in operation to apply, since the program is for revenue-generating businesses only. A business plan is optional. Plans aren’t required, though they give reviewers more insight, and founders without one can use the foundation’s free business plan builder.
Timeline
- Applications open: September 22, 2026
- Applications close: November 17, 2026
- Review period: Winter 2026 to 2027
- Fellows selected: May 2027
Applications are online only, and incomplete applications don’t count. The foundation doesn’t accept product samples, but applicants can include product photos in the application.
About the Tory Burch Foundation
The Tory Burch Foundation is the nonprofit arm of fashion founder Tory Burch’s company. It was founded in 2009 to advance women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship by sharing the funds, knowledge and tools that lead to generational wealth. Along with the Fellows Program, the foundation offers free business webinars, a Business Plan Builder and a Funding Finder on its website.
How to Apply
Read the full eligibility rules on the Fellows Program page. Then submit through the official 2027 application portal by November 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern.
