National CAPACD is excited to announce that applications are open for the 2026 Community in the Capital (CITC) Fellowship!
Community in the Capital (CITC) is a policy advocacy fellowship for staff working at National CAPACD member organizations across the country. Over five months, CITC fellows learn about the federal government, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI)-specific public policy advocacy, and the federal government’s impact on their work at the local and state government levels. They will also identify needs in their communities and translate them into policy solutions. Fellows advance National CAPACD’s 2025-2026 Policy Action Agenda, a part of the member-driven 2025-2028 Policy Platform, and our Protect Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses Campaign by meeting with policymakers and their staff in Washington, DC. Fellows also develop leadership and communications skills and deepen their confidence as AA and NHPI leaders.
CITC aims to increase the national presence and visibility of AA and NHPI community-based organizations and emerging leaders, and bridge the gap between local and federal policy advocacy. Through CITC, National CAPACD trained nearly 150 leaders from across the country over the last 15 years, representing 50 different AA and NHPI community-based organizations. We’re proud that CITC alumni are leaders in their respective fields, grow strong peer relationships, serve on National CAPACD’s Board of Directors, and become policymakers themselves.
We will host virtual office hours on April 14 from 10-11 a.m. H.T./1-2 p.m. P.T./2-3 p.m. M.T./3-4 p.m. C.T./4-5 p.m. E.T. to answer any questions about the fellowship or application process. This will be an open format to accommodate various time zones, where attendees can come and go as they please within this timeframe. You can register for the office hours here.
Deadline to apply: Friday, April 24