Neighborhoods Now! Application

NEIGHBORHOODS NOW! SPRING 2025 – APPLICATIONS OPEN!

Build your community organizing skills with CURA's innovative Neighborhoods Now! program – a week-long intensive training designed to help you create meaningful change in your community.

🗓️ MAY 12-16, 2025 | 10AM-4PM daily | In-person

Learn to:

  • Organize effectively around community issues
  • Build power for racial equity and economic justice
  • Develop inclusive leadership that reflects your community
  • Create strong cross-cultural collaborations

Who should apply? Neighborhood leaders, staff, volunteers, and residents passionate about community organizing – from beginners to experienced organizers looking to sharpen their skills.

⏰ APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 18, 2025

Learn more on the CURA website.

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First Name *
Last Name *
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What is your organizational or neighborhood affiliation?
What do you hope to gain from participating in "Neighborhoods Now!"?
Rate your level of experience with community organizing
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What does racial justice mean to you?
Have you or your organization used Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) programs?
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Do you have any accommodations or needs you would like us to know?
Are you interested in being added to the CURA email list?
We send out one or two email updates a month about upcoming deadlines and interesting program updates.
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Where did you hear about Neighborhoods Now?
A copy of your application will be sent to the email address you supply. Make sure to check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox.

We will do our best to accommodate your interest in participating in the program, but because space is limited, we will contact you shortly after the registration deadline to schedule an interview or confirm your enrollment..

A program of the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA). CURA connects the resources of the University of Minnesota with the interests and needs of urban communities and the region for the benefit of all.

To request accessibility accommodations, please contact CURA at cura@umn.edu.
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