Civics Innovator Competition

Apply for a chance to win $10K by presenting your America250 project at the National Summit on Civic Education in Philadelphia

Are you working on a bold, catalytic project that can shape civic education for generations to come? The Jack Miller Center invites presentation proposals for the 2026 National Summit on Civic Education—a celebration of the American founding and its enduring relevance today.

Selected presenters will pitch their project in a shark-tank style format on Tuesday, May 19 for a chance to win a $10,000 prize. Three winners will be chosen by breakout session audience members and promoted to a national audience of donors, thought leaders, and civics professionals.

Don’t miss this chance to gain national visibility and accelerate your work.
Apply now and help shape the legacy of America250.

The deadline for applications is November 14, 2025.