Connecticut Age Well Collaborative

Community Leaders Fellows Application_2026

Thank you for your interest in joining the Community Leaders Fellowship! Applications for this cycle are due January 9, 2026.

If you need assistance or accommodations completing this for, please contact Karen Green at 860.314.2226 or CTAgeWell@ctcommunitycare.org.

Eligibility:

  • Current resident in a participating municipality (Avon, Manchester, or Wethersfield)

  • Older adults (60 years or older)

  • Available to attend all required gatherings.

Required Gatherings:

  • Applicant Meeting*: Option of January 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm or January 13, 10:00am-11:00am

  • Kick-Off Workshop: March 23 – 24, 9:00am-4:30pm

  • Project Design Workshop: May 12, 9:00am-4:30pm

  • Planning Implementation Workshop: June 9, 9:00am-4:30pm

  • Project Check in Calls*: July 14, August 11, September 1

  • Fellowship Summit: September 15, 1:30pm-4:30pm

  • Wellspring Awards: September 15, 5:00pm-6:30pm

Compensation:

Fellows will be compensated $500 for their participation, paid in installments over the course of the fellowship. A completed W9 on file is required by our accounting office if selected. Individuals earning less than $600 are not issued a 1099.

Locations:

Events with an * are virtual. All other meetings are in-person and will be held in the Greater Hartford area in accessible locations with free parking.

Contact Information

Experience

Our program values both traditional and non-traditional leadership experience. We're seeking fellows who are leaders in their everyday lives, whether they've been at the helm of a family, community, or a work project. Experience with local government is not required.

Please share some details (50-100 words) about of your past or present leadership experience. This can be in a professional, family, or volunteer setting.

Demographics

Demographic data helps the Connecticut Age Well Collaborative recruit diverse participation and understand who will be participating in the workshop.

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