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.

FAQ about the EMO SA Program

Slides from 4/30/2025 program overview webinar

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

Senior-level professionals to be hired for a 2+ year tenure with 15 local governments throughout the country to support economic mobility and opportunity

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

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