• Why local governments are the best stewards of federal funding opportunities.
• How investment decisions can help address issues of inequity and expand upward mobility and opportunities for all residents.
• How specific cities like Tacoma, Washington; Baltimore, Maryland; and Union City, Georgia are using their federal funds, included in NLC's ARPA Investment Tracker.
• How small and mid-sized communities in particular can get access to technical assistance for grant writing to apply for federal funds.
• Why it’s so important for communities to gather community input on the front end of city projects and then communicating intentions and results across various channels to a diverse public.

Resources

Zencity 360: essential tools to help government agencies improve services, build community trust, and increase overall satisfaction, from our partner recently named a 2023 GovTech100 company.

ICMA's Local Government Reimagined initiative and conferences

ICMA's Strategic Planning in Small Communities: A Manager's Manual