Now Accepting Applications and Nominations!
The Just Transition Fund (JTF) is requesting applications and nominations for the 2025 cohort of Coal Community Convening (CCC) Fellows!
The CCC Fellows Program supports the next generation of leaders in coal communities by sponsoring a small cohort of early-career, community-based professionals to attend our annual National Convening. Fellows will have the opportunity to connect with a national network of transition stakeholders and learn about timely, practical topics in the just transition field. Our goal is for fellows to leave the Convening energized, with new ideas, tools, and connections to support their work and professional growth.
About the Just Transition Fund
The JTF is on a mission to create economic opportunity for the frontline communities and workers hardest hit by the nation’s transition away from coal. Established in 2015, the JTF helps to strengthen local economies by promoting inclusive and equitable growth. We believe in place-based economic development strategies that support local entrepreneurs and build on community assets, and we prioritize support for the coal-affected areas of the U.S. that are experiencing the most distress.
About the Convening
The National Convening is the JTF’s signature annual event, bringing together a broad range of just transition stakeholders, including local economic and workforce development experts; labor leaders; local, state, and federal government representatives; philanthropic leaders; and private sector innovators and entrepreneurs.
Attendees share lessons learned, network with peers from across the country, and strategize about the movement’s most pressing opportunities.
Fellows will receive:
Sponsored attendance at the JTF 2025 Convening, including paid lodging at the conference hotel and a travel stipend.
A virtual pre-Convening preparation session with JTF staff and other community-based attendees.
A mentor at the Convening who is an established leader in coal community transition.
Networking opportunities with a cohort of peer Fellows and other Convening participants.
Eligibility
The CCC Fellowship is designed for early-career leaders who are actively working in or alongside coal communities and are committed to community-led change. The program is open to individuals with a demonstrated interest in just transition or related work, especially those involved in community-based and/or Tribal nonprofits and government or other forms of local leadership.
Fellows must be able to attend both full days of the Convening (October 29-30).
Application Process
The application process requires 1): a brief statement of support from the nominator, and 2) a brief statement of interest from the applicant, 3) a copy of the applicant’s resume. Please see additional guidance below.
Nominators
Please provide 1-2 paragraphs answering the following questions:
- Why do you believe the applicant has the potential to be a leader in their community/the just transition field?
- What do you want this person to get out of the experience of attending the JTF Convening?
Applicants
Please provide 1-2 paragraphs answering the following questions:
- Please describe your experience and/or interest in just transition work.
- What would you hope to gain from being selected as a CCC Fellow and attending the JTF Convening?
- Can you commit to attending all days of the Convening?
How to Apply
Complete the online form to apply. The nominator or applicant should submit all materials together, if possible. Please review the form in advance to ensure you have all necessary information for both the applicant and nominator.
Application deadline: August 27.
Notification timeline: Selected fellows will be notified by mid-September.
Questions?
Please contact us at events@justtransitionfund.org.
Apply Now
Submit your application now!
