City Bureau Civic Information Fellowship - Fall 2026

Source-based overview

City Bureau is recruiting a paid fall cohort to learn, document and improve how useful civic information reaches Chicago communities. The programme combines paid training, collaborative reporting and community-centred information work. Applicants should use the official call page for the final rules, required documents, eligible costs and submission route.

Eligibility

Chicago-area residents interested in civic information, community engagement and public-interest journalism; formal journalism credentials are not required.

Funding and benefits

Phase 1 provides a USD 5,000 stipend.

Selected Phase 2 fellows receive another USD 2,800.

Themes and supported activities

Civic information and public-interest journalism.

Community listening and collaborative reporting.

Practical local information projects.

Deadline and timeline

Applications close 11 August 2026: Applications close 11 August 2026: Aug 11, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Complete City Bureau's official fellowship application by 11 August 2026.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.