Citizen University
Project Title
For support of Live Like a Citizen initiative
Date
Mar. 05, 2026
Duration
24 months
Description
Americansthroughoutthe country are feeling adrift in civic crisis, experiencing isolation and eroding trust. For the past twelve years, Citizen University(CU), a national nonprofit organization that equips Americans with the tools and relationships to foster powerful, responsible citizenship in their communities,has been at the forefront of the civic renewal movement, helping people build lastingandsustainablecivic habits.Its initiative,Live Like aCitizen, isan immersive learning experience designed to support local community stewards—librarians, teachers, faith leaders, and artists—whocan beessentialto building everyday civic opportunities.Partnering with twenty local institutions, the programwillequipthese “civic catalysts”toinstill the core habits, skills, and toolsof responsible citizenshipandhelp communities connect authentically and collaborate.WithCarnegie support, Citizen University willrecruit, engage, and train cohorts of catalysts to embody and spread the core habits and skills of powerful citizenship.