Federal Balancing Act is a collaboration between the Bipartisan Policy Center and Polco. BPC is a Washington, DC-based think tank that actively fosters bipartisanship by combining the best ideas from both parties with a focus on one goal: getting things done. Polco is the maker of award-winning budget simulation and community engagement software used by more than 500 governments nationwide.

Federal Balancing Act is free to use and we encourage you to share it. We especially encourage teachers and students to use the tool. If you are a high school teacher take a look at the helpful lesson plan created by PBS Extra.

Polco's Budget Simulation and Taxpayer Receipt can be used by any type of government--cities, counties, school districts, state and special districts--to educate residents on the budget and get informed input.