Generation Citizen
Project Title
For project support for programming within schools that integrates community-based civics projects to peers, community members and local leaders
Date
Mar. 06, 2025
Duration
24 months
Description
Generation Citizen (GC), delivers experiential-based civics education to middle and high schools, empowering students to engage in everyday democracy. With a focus on underserved areas, GC equips young people with civic knowledge, leadership skills, and tools to effect change in their communities. Students participate in civics lessons, identify local issues, and develop actionable solutions, culminating in Civics Day showcases where they present projects to public officials and peers. This first Corporation grant will support GC’s expansion to an additional 8,000 students in California, Kentucky, New York State, and North Carolina, targeting areas with low Civic Health Index scores. With this support, 80 percent of students are expected to increase civic knowledgeand85 percent will enhance civic skills. GC will also amplify student voices through media engagement and storytelling to foster long-term civic participation.