We provide comprehensive, capacity-building support to governments and organizations through our accelerator programs. In each accelerator, we work with a cohort of innovators to prepare action plans for launching or improving participatory programs, with a focus on equity and inclusion.
Each accelerator begins with a call for applications from governments and organizations that want help planning a participatory and deliberative democracy program. Selected participants then receive several months of hands-on support while developing a successful program. We match each participant with an expert mentor, deliver action-oriented training and resources, and coordinate peer-learning opportunities. Participants work with their mentors to develop an action plan for their programs, using the Participation Playbook, an interactive, online tool developed by People Powered to guide users when designing participatory programs. Participants are also eligible to receive funding and additional support to turn their plans into reality.
Climate Democracy Accelerator
To help governments engage community members in deciding how to respond to the climate crisis.
Digital Democracy Accelerator
To help governments engage community members in deciding policies that govern the use of data and technology.
Innovative Democracy Accelerator
To help goverments engage community members using innovative participatory approaches.
Coming Soon
Sign up for our mailing list to receive upcoming calls for applications.