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Unlock the Power of Effortless Grant Writing with Polco's Grant Writing AI

Traditional grant writing can feel like navigating a maze of complex requirements and endless templates. But what if the process could be easier, faster, and more successful?

Polco - Rethinking Budgeting

Join Us: Real Insights from Cities Modernizing Their Budgets

45-Minute Webinar | 1/16 at 12:30 CT

Is your city ready to rethink budgeting? Hear directly from municipal leaders who’ve conducted the Rethinking Budgeting Assessment and learn how they uncovered key priorities, alignment gaps, and actionable next steps.

In this upcoming webinar, we’ll:

  • Spotlight cities that have completed the assessment.
  • Explore their process, findings, and lessons learned.
  • Share strategies to engage leadership, improve resource alignment, and build community trust.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and take your budgeting practices to the next level.

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Latest Articles & Research

Community engagement, resources, and data trends leaders should know.

Fall 2024 Release - A Polco Product Showcase

Fall 2024 Release: A Polco Product Showcase

In this webinar, we cover how Polco is bringing AI to local government, how we’re making GFOA’s Rethinking Budgeting easier than ever, and free tools we’ve made available to local governments around the country. 

Eight Biggest Challenges for Local Governments Today

Eight Biggest Challenges for Local Governments Today

We asked practitioners and thought leaders around the nation to share their thoughts on the biggest challenges facing local governments throughout the coming year. Here's what they shared.

Transit Security LA Metro Budget Engagment

How LA Metro Impressed Residents With Its Budget Engagement Outreach

Learn how the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority earned resident support for budget engagement using the Balancing Simulation by Polco.

Webinar banner - how community engagement helps leaders make tough city budget decisions - with Polco and NLC

How Community Engagement Helps Leaders Make Tough City Budget Decisions

In this video, learn how to productively engage residents around the city budget, tax initiatives, and more. You’ll get practical information to help you modernize budgeting, make the best possible decisions in tough economic times, and become more resilient.

Engage residents and inform decisions with ARPA-eligible solutions from Polco.

 

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