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Flagship nlc Reports

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July 10, 2026

State of the Cities 2026

America’s cities are not just surviving, they are innovating and delivering every day. Mayors remain committed to providing top-quality services…

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May 15, 2026

Municipal Infrastructure Conditions Report 2026

Communities across the country depend on reliable infrastructure to ensure public safety, economic opportunity and quality of life. Over the past several…

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November 21, 2025

City Fiscal Conditions 2025

The National League of Cities’ 40th annual City Fiscal Conditions report offers a comprehensive snapshot of the financial health of…

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Featured resources: Advocating for strong federal-local partnerships

2026 Federal Action Agenda

NLC has a biannual agenda mapped to the Congressional cycle to guide local advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and with the Administration. Learn more about the issues that matter most…

National Municipal Policy

NLC has a biannual agenda mapped to the Congressional cycle to guide local advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and with the Administration. Learn more about the issues that matter most in your community.

Federal Budget Tracker

Updated July 2026 Direct Federal Funding and Other Supports for Cities and Towns  Why It’s Important Annual federal funding for direct grants that aid America’s 19,000 non-partisan cities, towns and…

Supreme Court Order Reshapes Litigation Over Federal Election Executive Order

10 Things for Local Leaders to Know About the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act”

Your Community’s Voice Matters: How to Submit Comments on OMB’s Proposed Grant Changes

Featured resources: Housing

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Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook
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Ending Homelessness: A Guide for Local Governments

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

What is the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act?  Following a year of negotiation between the House, Senate, and White House, on July 11, 2026, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the…

Where to Start Now That the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Has Passed

Local Eviction Prevention Policy and Program Tool

Filling the Gap Tool: Unlocking Housing Finance

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Featured resources: AI in Action

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Artificial Intelligence Demystified- AI Toolkit for Municipalities

AI in Action: Empowering Local Governments

NLC has a biannual agenda mapped to the Congressional cycle to guide local advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and with the Administration. Learn more about the issues that matter most in your community.

Fact Sheet Series: Understanding Data Centers

A Primer for Local Governments: Understanding Data Centers Significant increases in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing and other digital services is driving greater demand for the physical…

Data Center Local Action Tracker

Local governments across the country are responding to rapid growth in data center development. Cities, towns and counties are adopting zoning standards, negotiating development agreements, reviewing infrastructure impacts, establishing moratoria…
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Turning a Marina Investment Into Lasting Community Value in Corpus Christi
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How Oak Harbor, Wash. is Navigating Comprehensive Plan Updates with Small City Resources
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AI in Action Case Study: Rancho Cordova’s AI and Robotics Ecosystem
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AI in Action Case Study: Reorienting Permitting Around Resident Experience
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Arlington, TX: Using Creative Communications to Explain the Annual Budget
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Cities in Action: Young Harris Financial Literacy Engagement
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Maximizing Progress Through Grants
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10 Tips for Understanding Grants
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Getting Moving with SMART Grants
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One Application, Three Transportation Grants

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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Apply Now for Billions in Transportation Grants

By:
  1. Kyle Funk
  2. McKaia Dykema
  3. Brittney D. Kohler
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New Electric Vehicle Charging Grants Coming Soon

By:
  1. Kelly Aves
  2. Kyle Funk
  3. Brittney D. Kohler
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Federal Rail Crossing Grants Moving Across America

By:
  1. Brittney D. Kohler
  2. McKaia Dykema
  3. Kyle Funk
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Using Transit Development Grants in Your City

By:
  1. Brittney D. Kohler
  2. McKaia Dykema
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Don’t Miss New Infrastructure Grants Coming Soon
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Transit Grants Now Come with Worker Training
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Best Infrastructure Grants for Small Cities

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
  2. McKaia Dykema
  3. Kyle Funk
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Legislation to Simplify Federal Grants on Hold in Congress

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  1. Dante Moreno
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Now Open: PROTECT Grants to Make Transportation More Resilient

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  1. Kyle Funk
  2. Brittney D. Kohler
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The Most Effective Federal Grants for Mid-Sized Cities
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Learn from Bend’s Winning Strategy for Infrastructure Grants

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  1. Kyle Funk
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Calling All Municipalities – Safe Streets Grants Available Now

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  1. Kyle Funk
  2. Brittney D. Kohler
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New NLC Initiative and HUD Grants for Healthy Housing
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Get Ready to Apply for PROTECT Resilience Grants

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  1. Kyle Funk
  2. Brittney D. Kohler
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500+ Cities Get Federal Grants to Speed Up Safety Projects

By:
  1. McKaia Dykema
  2. Kyle Funk
  3. Brittney D. Kohler
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New Autonomous Vehicle Grants Announced, Congress Contemplates Legislation
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Six Cities Receive NLC Grants for Anti-Hunger Campaigns
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Get Ready to Apply for Road Safety Grants

By:
  1. Brittney D. Kohler
  2. Kyle Funk
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Propane, the Key to $1.5 Billion in Federal Transit Grants
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Federal Housing Grants Address Local Government Capacity Needs 

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  1. Michael Wallace
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Choice Neighborhoods: HUD Grants for People & Places
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New Transportation Grants for Cities in Congress’ Infrastructure Bill

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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DOJ Offers Community-Based Crime Reduction Grants to Cities
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Why Washington Should Invest in Community Development Block Grants
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From the Event: What the OMB Proposed Rule Means for Federal Grants
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Make Federal Funding More Accessible: Support the Streamlining Federal Grants Act

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  1. Dante Moreno
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Navigating Grants with our Municipalities: Lessons from our Great Lakes FGNP Webinar

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  1. Sarah Jandora
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Updated Uniform Grants Guidance: How Changes May Impact Your Federal Funds

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  1. Dante Moreno
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Bootcamp Trainings to Help Smaller Cities Apply for Federal Infrastructure Grants

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  1. Jon Kuhl
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Almost $1B in Safe Streets Grants Available Now to Keep Fixing Roads and Saving Lives

By:
  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction on Immigration Conditions for Federal Transportation Grants

By:
  1. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
  2. Brittney D. Kohler
  3. Yucel Ors
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SCOTUS Issues Win for Local Control in Grants Pass v. Johnson

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  1. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
  2. McKaia Dykema
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How FEMA Grants Help Train Local Responders for Hazmat Rail Incidents
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NLC Submits Recommendations for Municipal Grants under the American Rescue Plan

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  1. Michael Wallace
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Congress Agrees – Let’s Use Federal Grants to Save Lives on Roads

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  1. Brittney D. Kohler
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Big Day for NLC and Municipal Governments: Final Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Grants Guidance Released

By:
  1. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
  2. Michael Gleeson
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Child Care and Family Assistance Federal Grants Frozen in Five States – What This Means for Cities

By:
  1. Kathryn Shibuya
  2. Lara Burt
  3. Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
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From the Event: Federal Grant Navigation Program Webinar
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From the Event: How to Apply for HUD Healthy Housing Funding
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From the Event: ARPA Office Hour – Grant Writing & Reporting
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NLC University Presents: Navigating Municipal Finance Opportunities
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From the Event: 2024 Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant  
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From the Event: Uniform Guidance
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Local Infrastructure Hub Archive
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Executive Actions Fact Sheet: Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Cost Efficiency Initiative
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From the Event: Legal Considerations for Federal Funding Challenges