Local Partnerships for Public Funding

Project Overview

The Local Partnerships for Public Funding Program develops and facilitates collaborations between statewide and community-based partners. Collectively leveraging their diverse strengths and skills, they work to ensure that federal funds are used to do the maximum good in their communities.

The maximum good is defined as a community-driven, equitable, transformative, transparent, and impactful use of funds.

Local Partnerships for Public Funding Strategies

The Local Partnerships for Public Funding program maximizes the impact of federal funds through the following strategies:

1. Analyze policy and develop locally tailored resources for community leaders and decision-makers
2. Offer facilitation and coaching to help individuals and groups move from ideas to action.
3. Develop and enhance community leaders’ capacity to facilitate community engagements, identify public funding priorities, and align stakeholder collaborations.
4. Foster a learning network to share stories of success and address common barriers among peers.
5. Re-energize and inspire each other to continue the work and sustain momentum.

LPPF In Brief

Inputs

1. 8 community-based organizations
2. 4 statewide policy organizations
3. Operating funds for community leaders
4. Backbone coordination

Activities

1. Policy analysis, resource development, and narrative change
2. Facilitation, planning, and coaching in a learning network
3. Local advocacy leader cohort (including younger leaders)

Goals

1. Supportive Partnership
   • Inclusive & supportive learning network
   • Thought partnership & problem-solving support
   • Informative policy & advocacy resources
   • Increased capacity & flexibility
2. Engaged Communities
   • Stronger community leadership
   • Deeper collaboration across geographies
3. Responsive Governance
   • Governments are engaging differently with communities
   • Governments are funding community-identified priorities
   • Governments are more representative of communities
4. Lasting Change
   • Sustained leadership capacity
   • Sustained avenues for community voice in governmental decision-making
   • Public resources are allocated transparently and equitably