Celebrating local government and its role in democracy.
Over the next year, ICMA will be celebrating alongside a collaboration of local government associations and interested professionals to educate and celebrate the “democracy at the doorstep” facilitated by cities, counties, regional councils and tribal governments. Learn more about this collaboration at localgov250.org.
ICMA provides members with valued benefits that help them advance their careers and meet the challenges inherent in leading today's towns, cities and counties...
The application window for the 2027 Local Government Management Fellowship will open in September 2026.
A new ICMA podcast sharing the stories and perspectives of the people, organizations, and stewards of local government management.
ICMA offers learning and training opportunities for local decision makers around boosting upward mobility for residents of their communities.
ICMA continually recruits hosts for the LGMF program. The roster is updated as hosts join the program.
ICMA's Voluntary Credentialing Program recognizes professional local government managers and promotes lifelong learning.
The Economic Recovery Corps Program (ERC) is an initiative to accelerate recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in distressed communities and regions throughout the U.S.
The 2027-2028 cohort application window will open in September 2026 and close in December 2026.