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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.