Building on the best of the original Code for America Fellowship, the Community Fellowship program aims to strengthen the relationship between local Code for America Network leaders and their governments Ð to create conditions where change can “stick” and help transform government from the inside out. Code for America fellows will spend 3-6 months collaborating with government staff, researching user needs, meeting with key stakeholders, and improving service delivery to vulnerable populations. The product could be an early-stage application, an improved procurement, an open data release, or other project that improves the delivery of a government service or function, at a fraction of the cost typical in government. The process will act as a vehicle for driving cultural and structural change inside of government Ð encouraging innovation, reducing risk by involving users early, and increasing capacity for serving the public.
Costs of the fellowship will be shared between Code for America, local government agencies, and in some cases, local foundations or investors.
Eligibility: Alum (undergraduate) Graduate Student, Alum (Graduate)
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline month: March
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