Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
January 24, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Atlanta, GA

Program Description:
The Civic Innovation Fellowship is a program that provides an opportunity for community leaders to share more about their existing work, where they are trying to go, and a self-assessment on what barriers exist to getting there.

Focus Areas:

  • Community leadership development
  • Civic innovation
  • Community-led initiatives

Approach:
The program emphasizes authenticity and transparency in the application process. Applicants are encouraged to be honest about their challenges and existing work. The organization states they are "not looking for perfection, just authenticity" and use this stage to assess initial fit for the Fellowship program.

Contact:

  • Website: civicatlanta.org
  • Phone/Email: Not provided in available materials

How to Apply

Application Process

The application provides an opportunity for community leaders to self-assess and share:

  • Details about existing work
  • Goals and direction for future work
  • Barriers to achieving those goals

Submission:

  • Access the application online through the CCI website
  • Application deadline: Friday, January 24 at 11:55 PM

Required Materials:

  • Self-assessment responses
  • Description of current work
  • Goals and vision statement

Key Notes:

  • Applicants should be transparent and honest about challenges
  • Perfection is not required; authenticity is valued
  • Initial fit assessment is used to evaluate candidacy

What Center for Civic Innovation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2023
8
Total given
$45K
Median grant
$5,500
Range
$5,500–$6,000
  • By dollars: Georgia 100%. Top recipient cities: Atlanta, GA; Lithonia, GA; Decatur, GA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Hopeful Change Project Inc · Lithonia, GA

    Fellowship Program

    $6,000

  • Cure Violence Atlanta Inc · Atlanta, GA

    Fellowship Program

    $6,000

  • WII Care Atlanta · Atlanta, GA

    Fellowship ProgramFellowship Program

    $5,500

  • Corner of Hope at Lakewood · Atlanta, GA

    Fellowship Program

    $5,500

  • Freedom Is a Choice Inc · Decatur, GA

    Fellowship Program

    $5,500

IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Community development
  • Youth leadership

Categories

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