Civic Impact Academy

Where Passion Meets Action

Christine Edwards sits with a member of Civic Impact Academy Cohort 1 during the 2024 kick-off.
Jo Hayes Images: 2024 Cohort of Civic Impact Academy

A Unique Civic Education Experience

Welcome to the Civic Impact Academy, where community members and government leaders work together to move ideas from passion to action.

The Civic Impact Academy is a unique 14-week program designed to foster understanding and collaboration between community members and government leaders.

Through shared learning and direct interaction, participants build trust, social capital, engagement skills, and more. Cohort members work together to create capstone projects called Community Design Challenges.

Participating in the Civic Impact Academy leads to more resilient and more connected communities. It is also a vehicle to deepen professional development.

We hope you’ll join us.

Learn more
Jennifer Moxley speaks to a room of potential Civic Impact Academy participants in Spring 2025

It’s my civic duty to keep connecting and making a difference.
— CIA Info Session Participant

Join One Of Our Annual Cohorts

Application Period: July 1 - 31

Classes Begin: September

Classes End: December

Program Overview
I want to expand my impact on the policies and partnerships that shape our neighborhoods.
— CIA Applicant

We Exist In Community

We are as strong as the company we keep.

Since its inception, Civic Impact Academy has been in good company.

We are so grateful to all our supporters and strategic partners.

Thank you for being part of our efforts to improve civic and community engagement in the Carolinas.

Strategic Partners


Apply for upcoming cohorts here

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