Local Government Grant Funding

You are missing out on grant funding that your community needs

You don’t have a fast way to get data for grant applications with time constraints

You don’t have a sufficient way to report on a project for grants you do win

You wish you had an alternative since you can’t afford a dedicated grant writer

Craft Competitive Grant Applications With Data

Get instant access to data about your city—curated by experts! Give your local and state government grant applications an edge with data-backed proof for your projects.

Save time and money on application research. Get immediate access to data about your city to support your grant proposals.
Easily report on your project. Get data points that measure what matters most over time.
Make grant prioritization simple. Clearly see what areas of your community need attention with data.

Quickly Capture Resident Feedback for Grant Applications

With Polco, you reach more people in less time though surveys, polls, and live events.

Don’t miss out because of deadlines. Get resident feedback data for grant proposals fast with simple online engagement tools.
Make your grant application more persuasive with resident input. Grant committees favor applications that demonstrate community support.
Meet resident expectations. Prioritize grants that address what your community says is most important.

How Governments Use Data to Win Grants

Discover the State of Virginia used Polco to gather essential data on its older adult population and secure a significant grant for home modifications that allow older adults to age in place. With CASOA, Virginia presented a compelling case that left grant evaluators impressed and convinced.

How Small Cities Can Close the Data Equity Gap

Learn how Oakley, UT, and York, NE, harnessed Polco's tools to engage citizens, refine their project strategy, and utilize data insights to apply to grants that further their goals in community development, arts, and culture.

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Small Cities Can Use Grant Funds to Purchase Polco for Data Collection

Explore how Flanagan, IL, used grant funding to purchase Polco for research on their community’s needs.

Largo Successfully Allocates ARPA Funds Based on Residents’ Critical Needs

See how Largo, FL, used resident sentiment to allocate ARPA funds to areas of greatest need.

Improve your odds of winning

Government grants are competitive. With reliable data, you give your application a leg up. Couple your data with community feedback to make your proposal even stronger.

Save time and money

With access to comprehensive city data, you can expedite grant proposal research. Streamline efforts and use your valuable resources elsewhere.

Apply for more grants

Empowered with data, your city can pursue more grants than ever before.

Get a clear view of your city's needs with data

Polco’s data dashboards help you align community needs to grant funding sources. You can then use that data to strengthen the needs statement on your grant application.