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Previous Programs

City Budgeting for Equity and Recovery

Helping cities advance equity-focused, data-driven strategies to build more resilient communities.
Read the E-book Lessons from Cities Press Release

Local Government Fellows

Mobilizing city and county leaders to test and implement evidence-driven strategies to deliver better results for residents.
Meet the Fellows Read the Case Studies About the Program

What Works Nonprofit Fellows

Harnessing the insights of nonprofit leaders to inform public policy and improve the impact of public investments.
Meet the Fellows Explore Resources About the Program

Results for All

Understanding how governments across the world are accelerating their use of evidence in decision making.
Key Reflections Read the Blogs About the Program

What Works Media Project

Harnessing the power of storytelling to promote evidence-based policymaking and advance economic mobility.
About the Program Watch the Films Press Release

Featured Resources

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Local
June 30, 2021
Closing the Data Gap: How Cities Are Delivering Better Results for Residents
State
April 13, 2022
Honor Roll of State Grant Programs that Define and Prioritize Evidence of Effectiveness
Federal
February 1, 2019
9 Ways to Make Federal Legislation Evidence-Based: 2019 What Works Guide for Congress
Results for America
November 17, 2022
Federal Agencies Recognized for Progress in Building Evidence and Data to Improve Results
Results for America
October 20, 2022
States Recognized for Progress in Building and Using Evidence and Data to Improve Results