The Code for America Fellowship is a year-long program of civic collaboration and innovation. The Fellowship partners small teams (the CfA fellows) with cities and counties to build web and mobile applications and pilot the use of user-centered design and lean startup techniques within local government. CfA fellows are highly skilled technology professionals giving a year of service; they work closely with city staff and the larger community to address a range of challenges from a fresh perspective. Together, fellows, and city staff show what’s possible with today’s technology. At the same time, they deeply engage citizens, build trust and faith in local government, and increase the transparency and efficiency of government.

BENEFITS TO PARTICIPATION

The Fellowship provides a structured opportunity for municipalities to experiment with new ideas and technology solutions that meet civic needs by embedding a small, nimble team of team of experienced and highly trained fellows inside the municipality.

CATALYST FOR CIVIC INNOVATION

Each team of fellows does extensive research and networking as part of the discovery process, interviewing dozens of city personnel, citizens, and community groups. This process enables the fellows to develop a comprehensive understanding of the community and the issue, identify the biggest opportunities, and end up with both expected and emergent outcomes.

NEW PERSPECTIVES ON ISSUES YOUR CITY IS FACING

DEVELOP PRODUCTS THAT ADDRESS IMPORTANT CITY ISSUES

CfA teams typically design and develop web and mobile applications to help solve a problem your city is facing. The modern web app features streamlined user interfaces, user-centered design, and cutting-edge technology. The web applications are up and running in just months and cost significantly less than traditional tech procurements. Using open source technology, these applications can be maintained by city staff or anyone who knows the code language.

BRING CFA TO YOUR CITY IN 2015

OUR PAST PARTNERS

Boston, MA

Philadelphia, PA

Honolulu, HI

Macon, GA

Chicago, IL

Santa Cruz, CA

Austin, TX

New Orleans, LA

Detroit, MI

Seattle, WA

Kansas City, KS & MO

New York City, NY

San Mateo County, CA

South Bend, IN

Summit County, OH

Las Vegas, NV

Louisville, KY

Oakland, CA

San Francisco, CA

COLLABORATION WITH A NETWORK OF CIVIC INNOVATORS AND THOUGHT LEADERSCities and counties in the fellowship program also get a free year long membership to the Peer Network, a network of change agents in local government. Membership to the network is typically valued at $8,000 a year for a city with a population between 250,000 - 500,000 people.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• A team of highly accomplished and trained fellows

• A structured and proven methodology that encourages emergent outcomes

• New ideas and approaches to revitalize local government and communities

• Access to a network of civic change agents and thought leaders

• Visibility on a national PR stage

VISIBILITY ON A NATIONAL STAGEFellowship sites receive extensive local and national recognition for their participation as we work hard to showcase the work of our local government partners through our media outreach, marketing and communications strategies, and social networking activities.

2015 City Application Timeline

Annually CfA calls for applications for the upcoming years Fellowship program. The next application period will open in January 2014 for the 2015 program year.

• Experienced young professionals (average age is 30)

• From all over the US

• Highly sought-after experts in tech, design, research, and urban planning

• Selected from a highly competitive process (CfA only accepts 4.5% of applicants)

• From organizations like Google, Apple, Newsweek, startups, government, and nonprofits

• Passionate about civic change

• Willing to give a year of their life to public service

JANUARY 2015

MARCH 31, 2014

APRIL 2014

MAY 2014

OCTOBER 15-17 2013

OCTOBER 2014

JANUARY -MARCH 2014

City Application Period

Deadline for Applications

City Applications Reviewed

Finalists & Alternates Selected

CfA Annual Summit (San Francisco)2014 Fellowship Cities announced

Selected Cities Announced to the Press

New Class of Fellows Begins Program

DATES TO KEEP IN MIND

WHO ARE THE FELLOWS?

BRING CFA TO YOUR CITY FOR 2015

Between now and March 31, 2014, our goal is to support your city in exploring where and how the CfA Fellowship can add value in your city. We’d appreciate an opportunity to begin exploring what a project in your city might like look like. Contact us today -- we are eager to hear your ideas.

Please contact Luke Norris, Director of Business Development, with any questions about the fellowship or the funding process.

cityrecruitment@ codeforamerica.org

816.200.8925

Mayor Michael Nutter City of Philadelphia

“Fellows collaborated with community members, local groups and associations, and various city departments to not only build innovative technology, but also develop a local movement of open government advocates that I’ve seen firsthand make a real difference in the city…This is just the start. The real impact from this partnership will be the ongoing dialogue and collaboration the with the constituents of Philadelphia.

ABOUT CFA

Founded in 2009, Code for America (CfA) is a nonprofit collaborating with local governments to foster and facilitate innovation in local government. CfA is known for its fellowship program, which has brought tvech professionals to partner with over 20 city governments to solve problems using new approaches. Through its new Accelerator and Brigade programs, CfA is connecting cities with startups and volunteers, as well as each other. For more information, watch founder Jennifer Pahlka’s TED talk: codeforamerica.org/TED or codeforamerica.org.