Thank you for your interest in applying to be a part of the eighth (2024) DEAL Racial Equity Fellowship cohort. The DEAL 8 - 2024 application is now open through Monday, September 29, 2023, at 11:59 pm. The fellowship will launch on January 11 and 12, 2024.

At the Detroit Equity Action Lab (DEAL), we develop leaders who work to end structural racism. We equip leaders with tools to disrupt racism and create equitable alternatives in culture, policy, and practice in Detroit.

Through our Racial Equity Fellowship, we bring together people and organizations working in many dimensions of racial equity, including the arts and media, community development, education, environment, food security, health care, and housing. Together, they develop a shared analysis of structural racism and white supremacy to build a toolkit for creating equitable alternatives.

Who can apply?

• We welcome emerging and experienced leaders with a deep commitment to racial equity from all of Detroit's ethnic and racial groups, gender identities, sexual orientations, and backgrounds.
• Applicants from groups and organizations working in a wide variety of sectors and various levels of budgets and experience, from volunteer-based organizations to non-profits and beyond, are welcome to apply.
• We accept applicants who live or work in Detroit.
• We accept applicants 18 years or older.

Find more information about our fellowship program, including FAQs on who can apply, fellowship commitments, and more at bit.ly/deal8.