TOGETHER,
PROGRESS IS POSSIBLE

The Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP) partners with policy thinkers and doers to amplify their efforts and bridge gaps in policy infrastructure. We act as a connector, convener, and policy entrepreneur across issues and states, translating good ideas to the Southern context. Our goal is to advance policies that improve economic security, healthcare access, and environmental justice for all Southerners.

SEAP FOCUS AREAS

  • Climate
  • Economic Security
  • Health

OUR APPROACHES

  • Capacity Building
  • Civic Voice
  • Research
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LATEST RESEARCH & FEATURED PROJECTS

NEW FEDERAL FUNDING REPORT
Gathering insight from more than 50 stakeholders, SEAP released its report, Engagement & Equity First: Opportunities and Challenges for Federal Funding Implementation, which aims to identify innovations and challenges among local governments and nonprofit organizations as they implement federal recovery funds. The hope is that identifying these challenges leads to lawmakers inviting more community voices to the table for spending decisions and more equitable outcomes that will change the landscape of many Southern communities.
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CLIMATE REPORT
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), formally named the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, made historic levels of funding available for investments in transportation, climate mitigation and resilience, environmental protection, and broadband access. To accompany the comprehensive guidebook and data released by the White House, this guide offers a step-by-step approach to identifying funding for initiatives that work synergistically to lower carbon emissions, build resiliency, and prioritize equity.
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THE ARP TOOLKIT
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) directly provides $130 billion in federal funding to local governments. This unprecedented level of aid will help communities across the US shape their recovery from the COVID-19 recession. Local leaders should view the arrival of ARP funds as a critical opportunity to make investments that both encourage recovery and accelerate progress toward long-term goals. We aim to advance policies that improve economic security, healthcare access, and environmental justice for all Southerners.
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GEORGIA POLL RESULTS
PerryUndem, a nonpartisan research firm, commissioned a statewide survey to gain a deeper understanding of how Georgia residents feel about their state, challenges in their communities and on a personal level, and policy priorities. Conducted May–June 2022, the poll reveals widespread challenges and concerns among Georgians and their support for state policy actions that would expand opportunities.
FIND FULL RESULTS HERE
NORTH CAROLINA POLL RESULTS
PerryUndem, a nonpartisan research firm, commissioned a statewide survey to gain a deeper understanding of how North Carolina residents feel about their state, challenges in their communities and on a personal level, and policy priorities. Conducted May–June 2022, the poll reveals widespread challenges and concerns among North Carolinians and their support for state policy actions that would expand opportunities.
FIND FULL RESULTS HERE