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The Engagement Network is designed for community groups not tied to a specific location. This includes groups formed around shared interests, values, cultures, and social ties. Eligible civic-based groups must be committed to fostering active methods of engagement, encouraging collaboration, and strengthening partnerships between residents and the City. Our goal is to expand knowledge of City services while creating meaningful opportunities for residents to participate in the greater Raleigh community.
Find Groups
Residents can view the public dashboard to find like-minded groups across Raleigh.
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Engagement Network Benefits
The Engagement Network uses a tiered structure designed to help users grow their capacity and impact. Please make sure to visit the support page for more information.
Benefits for the three tiers include:
General Membership
- Access to General Membership Funds.
- Free Access to Community Centers
- Presence on the City Website
- Equipment Rentals
- Printed Flyers and/or Mailers
- One-on-One Consultations
- Priority Access to Community Engagement Department Participation Request
- Invitation to Community Cares Collaborative (CCC)
- Invitation to Citizens Leadership Academy (CLA)
Tier One
Eligibility for a professional development Certificate Program through a higher education partner.
Tier Two
Eligibility for Engagement Network Grants: Selected applicants can receive $1,000 in funding (with a required match of at least 50% of the costs of a project) for projects that expand community impact.
Virtual Meeting Software: Eligible users may receive a Zoom license to support their meetings.
Eligibility Requirements
Participation in the Engagement Network requires adherence to our member guidelines. Additionally, organizations must:
- Have a defined interest, value, culture, topic, or demographic of people served
- Hold at least one meeting per year
- Have officers and a contact person
- Be non-partisan
- Be open to anyone with similar interests/values
- Have a constitution, bylaws, and/or mission statement
- Demonstrate a continued commitment to fostering active methods of engagement, encouraging collaboration, and strengthening partnerships between residents and the City of Raleigh.
Unsure if you should apply for the Raleigh Neighborhood Registry or the Engagement Network? Take a look at the chart below to see if you're eligible.
| Raleigh Neighborhood Registry | Engagement Network |
|---|---|
| Homeowner Associations | Social Groups |
| Neighborhood Associations | Student Group |
| Block Clubs | Citizen Advisory Councils |
| Community Watch Groups | Topic Focused Groups |
| Garden Clubs | Small non-profits (net assets under $500,000) |
Register My Organization
If you’d like to join the Engagement Network, please fill out the online application. Staff from the Community Engagement Department will review all applications. Once approved, you will be contacted with more information on next steps.