Meet the 2023 Fellows!

Become a Community Technology Fellow!

Influence technology that aims to further equitable engagement

We hosted a webinar and a Q&A session to introduce the Fellowship program to community organizers ( see timestamps for topics discussed).

Who should apply? Community-based organizations (CBOs), small community serving nonprofits, or small disadvantaged businesses within the United States.

Last day to apply: September 18, 2023

No expertise in technology or environmental issues is needed

Mission

OurTownHall (OTH) is collaborating with the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) to improve communication between communities and governments by designing a community engagement platform that puts communities first. We believe that by leveraging technology, we can create a more inclusive, participatory, and equitable future for all. 

OurTownHall is funded by a National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research grant.

Technology is only as fair and ethical as the biases of its creators

30 community leaders as Technology Fellows, with the potential for future collaboration and revenue sharing opportunities.

BENEFITS

  • Co-design community-focused technology tools

  • Define equitable revenue sharing models

  • $600 remuneration 

  • Recognition on the official website as a partner 

  • Network with a community of like minded leaders

COMMITTMENTS

  • Participation in three 90-minute workshops

  • Up to a total of 10 hours of time commitment outside workshops

Duration

  • Fall of  2023

  • Potential for future collaboration and revenue sharing

Who should apply?

  • Are you a community-based organizations (CBOs), small community serving nonprofits, or small disadvantaged businesses within the United States.

  • Are you excited to help create tools to attract the resources communities need to solve their own problems?

  • Do you want to build trust between government and communities, and help promote the voices of community members.

BUILD- As an early contributor your perspective will have a great impact on the future of our technology.

LEARN- Get a better understanding of AI Technology and provide feedback.

CHANGE - Help co-design a profit sharing model for CBOs.