Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness
A funded, year-long civic action program in which teams of five teens and young adults design and carry out a community-impact project, receiving stipends, coaching, and networking support.
Carnegie Young Leaders empowers young people, ages 14–24
giving each up to $7,500 and a full year of support
Fellowship begins with an in-person kickoff
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