Generation Housing Justice Fellowship
2025 Application

Generation Housing Justice, a new initiative by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), aims to bring more young adults ages 18-24 into the housing justice movement by equipping 20 fellows with the knowledge and resources they need to successfully advocate for federal affordable housing solutions.

Each fellow will receive a stipend of $1,000 upon successful completion of the program and travel support to attend NLIHC's Housing Policy Forum in DC. Successful completion involves attending virtual monthly meetings January-May 2025, attending NLIHC's Housing Policy Forum and Capitol Hill Day in DC in March 2025, and completing a final project contributing to NLIHC's mission.

Application deadline is November 1, 2024 at 5pm ET. Fellows will be selected and notified by December 2. People with lived experience of housing instability and/or homelessness are encouraged to apply.

If you have any questions, or if you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact outreach@nlihc.org or 202-507-7452.

TERMS

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* 1. Please check the box next to each of the following expectations for Generation Housing Justice, confirming you have read and agree:

I confirm I will be 18-24 years old as of January 1, 2025.

Generation Housing Justice fellows must participate in monthly 1-hour virtual meetings on Zoom with other fellows and NLIHC staff January through May 2025 (see below for possible dates and times, TBD).

Fellows must complete assigned educational readings and videos related to the housing justice movement on their own January through May 2025, totaling approximately 3 hours a month.

Fellows must work on a project January through April 2025 and virtually present on completed final projects in May 2025. Projects will contribute to NLIHC's mission in an immediate and concrete way, such as starting a campus or community housing advocacy group, publishing an op-ed, mobilizing people on social media, organizing a community event or meeting with elected officials, creating creative educational videos for new advocates, and more!

Fellows must participate in NLIHC's annual Housing Policy Forum and Capitol Hill Day in Washington, DC, March 24-27, 2025, and a select few will be invited to speak on a panel. Each fellow will receive travel assistance (up to $800) and free lodging. Many but not all meals are covered during this event.

I understand if I am selected for the Generation Housing Justice Fellowship but do not complete all of the above terms, I may not receive the full $1,000 stipend.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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* 2. Name

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* 3. Birthdate

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Date

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* 4. Mailing Address

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* 5. Email

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* 6. Phone

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* 7. Preferred method of communication and best time to contact:

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

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* 8. Why do you want to participate in Generation Housing Justice? What do you hope to gain from the experience and what do you hope to offer the housing justice movement in return? Is there a specific area of work related to housing and homelessness policy advocacy you are most interested in? (300 words max)

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* 9. What are you interested in doing for your final project? (200 words max)

Projects may include but are not limited to: writing and publishing an op-ed, starting a campus or community housing advocacy group focused on NLIHC's priorities, planning and hosting a community event, or planning and facilitating a discussion with elected officials. Note: It's okay to change your mind! We will discuss this more in our first meeting in January and each fellow will finalize their choice within the first month.

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* 10. Do you have prior experience with advocacy as it relates to housing, homelessness, or tenants rights? If so, please highlight some of the ways you have participated in this work and any groups you have been involved with. (300 words max) Note: Prior engagement is a plus but not a requirement.

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* 11. Have you engaged with NLIHC before? If so, please explain and be as specific as possible. (200 words max) Note: Prior engagement is a plus but not a requirement.

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* 12. Please describe any accommodations that would make this program more accessible to you. (100 words max)

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* 13. Select your availability for monthly meetings January through May 2025 (select all that apply):

Second Wednesday of the month at 4pm ET

Second Friday of the month at 2pm ET

Third Tuesday of the month at 4pm ET

Third Thursday of the month at 4pm ET

DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS

NLIHC wants to build an equitable environment that is inclusive of diverse identities and beliefs. By completing the information in questions 8-12, you will help ensure Generation Housing Justice is a diverse and inclusive group.

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* 14. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino/a

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Middle Eastern or North African

White / Caucasian

Prefer not to say

Multiple ethnicity / Other (please specify)

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* 15. Do you identify as a person with a disability or other chronic condition?

Yes

Prefer not to say

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* 16. What is your gender identity?

Woman

Man

Genderqueer or non-binary

Agender

Other (please specify)

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* 17. What is your sexual orientation?

Heterosexual or straight

Bisexual or Pansexual

Gay or Lesbian

Asexual

Queer

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify):

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* 18. Are you a person with lived or living experience of homelessness or housing instability, or do you identify as a low-income renter?

Yes

Prefer not to say

NLIHC is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for the fellowship without regard to citizenship, gender identity or expression, immigration status, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

Generation Housing Justice Fellowship2025 Application

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* 1. Please check the box next to each of the following expectations for Generation Housing Justice, confirming you have read and agree:

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* 2. Name

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* 3. Birthdate

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* 4. Mailing Address

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* 5. Email

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* 6. Phone

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* 7. Preferred method of communication and best time to contact:

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* 10. Do you have prior experience with advocacy as it relates to housing, homelessness, or tenants rights? If so, please highlight some of the ways you have participated in this work and any groups you have been involved with. (300 words max) Note: Prior engagement is a plus but not a requirement.

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* 11. Have you engaged with NLIHC before? If so, please explain and be as specific as possible. (200 words max) Note: Prior engagement is a plus but not a requirement.

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* 12. Please describe any accommodations that would make this program more accessible to you. (100 words max)

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* 13. Select your availability for monthly meetings January through May 2025 (select all that apply):

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* 14. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)

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* 15. Do you identify as a person with a disability or other chronic condition?

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* 16. What is your gender identity?

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* 17. What is your sexual orientation?

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* 18. Are you a person with lived or living experience of homelessness or housing instability, or do you identify as a low-income renter?

Generation Housing Justice Fellowship
2025 Application