Community Development
Community Development is a key priority for local and state government agencies, focusing on improving the quality of life in communities through economic growth, housing, and social services. By fostering strong, vibrant communities, governments can address poverty, unemployment, and access to resources. This directory provides articles on community development and related topics like Economic Development, which explores strategies for job creation and attracting investments that drive regional growth.
Apply for nationwide affordable housing grants in June and in the Fall for corporate foundation funding in 2017.
Grads may find work or high salaries, but not affordable housing in the same place. Find out which cities offer jobs, or better shots at the American Dream.
When Bridgeport landed as the 2017 #5 best place for recent grads to get a job, we wondered what else comes along with a ‘middleweight’ city’s rebirth.
After a 2001 tornado tore the station’s roof off, the Caddo-Midway Volunteer Fire & Rescue District installed an eight-person safe room
The American Heart Association’s 2025 update to CPR and ECC introduces new algorithms and protocols aimed at boosting EMS and bystander effectiveness
Learn where to find the right grants and how to write winning applications with guidance from industry insiders
Download the National League of Cities 2025 Municipal Infrastructure Conditions Report
The loss of Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser has sparked an outpouring of support from a grieving but united community
Turn federal changes into opportunities for your community
The White House confirms early talks on turning the 9/11 Memorial & Museum into a federally run national monument
Using his own income, Savannah State University Officer Armani Phaire helps cover bills and expenses for residents to foster goodwill
Firefighters at Longview Fire Department are blending fitness, faster response times and community outreach by playing daily pickleball at Clary Courts
How to align community needs with federal funding opportunities
New National League of Cities resource offers actionable strategies to build stronger early childhood systems and improve outcomes for children, families and communities
Advancing economic mobility program gives each municipality $20K and technical support under Gates Foundation-backed initiative
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