How Bucksport, Maine, engaged all of their citizens to identify what they love most about their community, the future they want for it, and how to achieve it.

NLC program helps smaller communities compete for grant funding.

Information on how NLC's Local Infrastructure Hub provides guidance and training for local governments to access and optimize federal funding opportunities.

Identifying the three key disruptive forces that affect local governments: national politics filtering in local governance, technology/social media, and social issues.

Is the national divide impacting communities? A recent survey asks local governments how they deal with polarization when traditional approaches to engagement are no longer enough.

It’s crucial for local governments to consider who they are trying to engage, how they are trying to engage with them, and who may be left out of the conversation.

Two tips to help demystify community engagement, along with three ideas for engaging more effectively.

By ensuring the integrity of our elections, you make certain that all voices can be heard.