Civic Participation Fellowship Program - Community Service Project Funding

Geographic Scope: Georgia

Program Overview

This funding opportunity is available to fellows who complete LCF Georgia's Civic Participation Fellowship Program, a transformative three-day in-person initiative aimed at empowering Latino youth and community members.

Eligibility

• Must be a fellow of the Civic Participation Fellowship Program
• Project must benefit the Latino community directly

Funding Purpose

Fellows can apply for up to $2,500 in funding to support a community service project benefiting the Latino community, OR join the team at LCF Georgia as Community Navigators.

Fellowship Program Details

• 3-day in-person program
• Provides mentorship, practical training, and networking opportunities
• Training includes: community organizing, civic leadership, voter engagement, history of Latinos in Georgia, Latino electorate overview, strategies for community mobilization
• Serves Latino youth and community members across Georgia
• Represents diverse backgrounds from multiple Georgia cities
• Includes college students, professionals, and community members

Recent Program (2026)

• 21 fellows completed the second Civic Participation Fellowship Program
• Participants from: Rome, Albany, Fairburn, Suwannee, Duluth, Atlanta, Gainesville, Jonesboro, Conyers, Lawrenceville, Lithonia, Marietta, Newnan, Peachtree Corners, Sandy Springs, Savannah, Snellville, and Woodstock

Contact

• Program information: Andy@lcfgeorgia.org
• Media requests and pictures: Daniela@lcfgeorgia.org