In June, the Women Mayors Network hosted a briefing with White House leaders on gender and domestic policies. Recognizing the key role mayors play in advancing policy priorities locally, the White House Office of Intergovernmental …
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Water Affordability on the Fresh Coast
With our partners at the Water Center at Penn, we are shining a critical spotlight on the local leaders who are forging the path on water affordability. Learn more about how we’re supporting city leaders here. Are you …
The State of Water Affordability
Cities across the country are struggling to maintain and update infrastructure while keeping water affordable, particularly for their most vulnerable households. Through our Water Affordability Academies, co-hosted by the Water Center at Penn and the …
Spring Academy on Water Affordability
COVID-19’s impacts continue to hit local water utilities especially hard, as increased unemployment and less non-residential demand impact revenue. During these challenging times, local leaders need solutions and support in order to keep water accessible …
Water Affordability in Tucson, AZ
In partnership with the Water Center at Penn, our Water Affordability Community of Practice (COP) spotlights best practices on challenges and solutions related to water affordability.
Applications Open: Grants to Improve Children’s Health
We invite concise proposals from US cities to participate in this grant program designed to scale up pilot projects and share this learning with other cities.
Combatting Food Insecurity in Champaign, IL
The Mayors Innovation Project, partnered with Healthy Babies Bright Futures, provided grants to cities across the country to work towards better health outcomes for children. We are excited to share the story of one of …
Tackling Water Affordability in Cities
Aging infrastructure, climate change, regional economic decline, and the new threats posed by COVID-19 have meant a tsunami of financial challenges for cities and their utilities. Maintaining safe yet affordable drinking and waste water continues …
What Should Mayors Do This Fall to Protect the Right to Vote?
Last week we hosted our very first mayors-only roundtable, which focused on immediate steps mayors can take to ensure safe and equitable access to the polls this fall. Click below for resources from the event. Resources …
Small Grant Opportunity: Healthy Babies Initiative
We invite proposals from US cities to support efforts that decrease neurotoxic exposures. Deadline is June 1.