ICMA will provide grant funding for 15 local governments to hire and support full-time, senior leaders who will coordinate efforts to expand economic opportunity for all residents.

ICMA’s Economic Mobility and Opportunity (EMO) Cohort is an opportunity for ICMA members to implement EMO-centered strategies through policies, practices, processes, and programs.

ICMA will provide grant funding for 15 local governments to hire and support full-time, senior EMO leaders

The importance of public administration programs' ability to equip future leaders to design policies that enhance economic opportunity and strengthen democracy.

Register today for this live Q&A session with ICMA to get any questions answered about the new Economic Mobility and Opportunity Special Assistants Program.

How ICMA’s grant funding on economic mobility and opportunity helps organizations fulfill this purpose

Supporting full-time, senior-level leaders coordinating efforts to expand economic mobility and opportunity for all residents in their communities.

Apply by March 28 to receive $20,000, networking opportunities, and training to support local actions through December 2025.

ICMA staff will provide a brief overview and answer questions about the 2025 Economic Mobility and Opportunity (EMO) Peer Learning Cohort and Mini Grant Program.