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.
Grants, up to $25,000, will support community relief, community outreach, training, specialized equipment and vegetation mitigation and fuels reduction
Cuts to Local Food Purchase Assistance and Local Food for Schools programs causing uncertainty for small farmers
Longtime small businesses can apply for the $5,000 grants for marketing, business process modernization and improving technology
The National League of Cities report highlights the top challenges and solutions mayors are focusing on
Learn tips on how to submit a grant-winning application
Grant funding empowers local governments to create and sustain age-friendly communities
What makes it difficult to guarantee communications access to local government operations – and what technologies are available to help?
The “peacekeepers” in the new unit received training in areas including crowd de-escalation tactics and crisis interruption
The WalletHub report compares 45 of the largest U.S. cities to identify which cities are grappling with the most significant homicide rates
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Novato Chief Bill Tyler said officials will work to ensure the facility has ample notification and warning systems to quickly stop potential fires from spreading
Recently passed legislation promises local government leaders with new funding opportunities in the coming months … and the coming years
NG911 technology breaks down borders and removes the roadblocks that hinder responders from doing their job – saving lives
One of the most overlooked aspects when it comes to law enforcement culture is how officers are trained within the organization
Download your free guide to technology and grants funding to help schools increase campus safety, as well as access for remote learners
City officials talk the pros and cons of Tesla, the Mustang Mach-E and hybrids
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