Community Connect Application: October 9
About the application
Gwinnett’s 2026 Hispanic Latino Heritage Month celebration is seeking community organizations to participate in our Community Connections component.
Community Connections highlight organizations that actively serve, support, or engage the community in Gwinnett. These organizations will help enrich the celebration by creating visually engaging and culturally relevant displays that contribute to the overall theme of the event. While organizations may share informational materials about their services, the primary focus is to enhance the celebration through displays that honor Hispanic-Latino culture and the 2026 theme.
APPLICATION PROCESS
When applying, you'll be prompted to create your account with your basic information. This will allow you to receive notification regarding the status of your application when it is provided.
Eligible Community Partners
Organizations whose work supports community engagement, cultural education, or community well-being, including:
• Health and wellness organizations
• Nonprofit agencies
• Faith-based organizations
• Educational institutions
• Community development organizations
• Cultural or heritage-based groups
Organization Expectations
If selected, your organization will be provided with a table space. Your display must prominently feature materials related to the 2026 Hispanic Latino Heritage Month celebration and/or event theme, such as cultural artifacts, visual displays, posters, or educational and historical elements.
You may also include brochures or informational items about your organization, as long as they support — not replace — the celebration-themed display.
As a Community Connection, you will be able to:
• Engage directly with Gwinnett residents
• Share your organization’s mission, role, and impact
• Help elevate the event experience through meaningful cultural representation
Timeline
Application approvals will occur between June 17th and August 17th with additional information regarding approvals sent by September. All applicants will be notified following the review period. If selected, you may be asked to submit recent photos for promotional purposes.
Questions?
Please email CivicEngagement@GwinnettCounty.com with any questions or comments.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Gwinnett County Public Schools are not required to provide a Certificate of Insurance, a valid business license, or complete a General Liability Waiver.
Gwinnett County Residents/Business Owners are prioritized in our application process.
Additional information will be provided upon application approval.
Gwinnett County reserves the right to select or reject any or all submissions depending on the needs of the event, as determined by Gwinnett County Department and Division Directors.
If you have additional questions or comments, please email CivicEngagement@GwinnettCounty.com
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Which type of Community Partner are you best classifed as?
- Give a brief description of your work.
- Have you participated in this event before? If so, when?
- Will we need to provide power for your booth setup? Please note, power is limited and on a first come, first served basis.
- Please provide any social media pages, video links, or additional websites
- Use this section to upload any media that showcases your work.
- When prompted to provide your website, ensure that it showcases your product. If not, please provide your social media, or upload sufficient pictures of your items.
- Do you understand that Gwinnett County will provide each vendor the following items: One (1) six-foot table and two (2) chairs. Additional items may be requested, however we encourage you to bring any equipment needed on your own.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
