Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness
A year-long fellowship empowering youth teams (ages 14–24) to create and lead innovative civic projects that address urgent community challenges across the U.S.
Funder: Institute for Citizens & Scholars
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Priority) | May 2027 (Final)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 per youth-led team (1-year fellowship; $2,500 for team lead, $1,000 per member, $1,000 for project expenses)
Summary: Year-long fellowship supporting youth teams (ages 14–24) to develop and implement innovative civic projects in their communities.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—confirm on program page before applying.
Description
This year-long fellowship empowers 100 youth-led teams from across the United States to design and implement community-based civic projects addressing local challenges. Selected fellows (ages 14–24) receive funding, personalized coaching, and access to a national peer network to build essential civic skills such as productive conversation, credible information use, and collaborative problem-solving. The program seeks to inspire youth to create meaningful, sustainable impact and foster collaboration across differences.
