Grassroots Government Action Center

Grassroots Initiative helps elected officials and policy makers better utilize public input and engage the communities they serve. We promote new models for constructive participation that facilitate community ownership and minimize grievances.

In addition to the resources and opportunities listed below, Grassroots Initiative staff are available to provide technical assistance and help design participatory structures to solicit community input and increase civic participation. For more information or to request a quote for services, please contact community@gograssroots.org.

Tools for Elected Officials

  • Clearinghouse of Best Practices
    Provides vehicles for effective & efficient constituent service. These methods have been field-tested and result in elected officials better representing their constituents.

  • Submit your Own Best Practices
    We're always looking for new and innovative Best Practices to share with Elected Officials in order to make government more representative of, and more effective for, its constituents.

  • Forums for Collaboration
    Check out when our next forum will be, or request a forum in your area.

  • Grassroots Marketplace
    We offer low-cost, union-printed materials for community outreach.