The future of the South is shaped by the government funding and budgets of today. Now is the time for the people to have a say in their future.
About the Campaign
Three Areas of Focus
Technical Assistance
SEAP provides free technical assistance tailored to the unique needs of Southern communities pursuing public funding opportunities aimed at advancing economic mobility and opportunity. This includes grant writing, project and partner development, and strategic consulting for a wide variety of community, workforce, and economic development projects and programs.
Network Building
SEAP is developing an exciting new online platform to connect local leaders, grassroots organizations, institutional partners, and technical assistance providers across the South. We want to help policy thinkers and doers cultivate a supportive Southern-based ecosystem for equitable economic development.
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Research
We study the needs of small local governments and advocates in accessing federal resources, best practices in participatory planning processes, and equity-focused community engagement.
Read one of the latest reports here.
We’d Love to Hear From You
Join Us
Learn how Our Dollars, Our Dreams can help put public funding to work in your community. You’re also invited to connect with us during our Office Hours.
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Resources
Our Dollars, Our Dreams Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Our Dollars, Our Dreams?
Our Dollars, Our Dreams is an initiative of SEAP that empowers Southern communities to take ownership of of public dollars by providing pro-bono technical assistance, network building, and research.
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What resources are available through this campaign?
To help communities secure public dollars, Our Dollars, Our Dreams provides research on equity efforts, resources to help partners secure funds, and connections between partners to share best practices.
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Is there a fee for participating in the campaign?
There is no fee to participate in Our Dollars, Our Dreams.
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How can my organization participate in Our Dollars, Our Dreams?
To learn how Our Dollars, Our Dreams can work with your organization, contact Liza Crichton at liza@theseap.org. You can also submit the contact form above.
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Who is SEAP?
Founded in 2019, SEAP amplifies the work of organizations and networks to broaden economic power and build a more equitable future. SEAP focuses on 12 Southern states with an emphasis on marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Contact Us
Our work starts with making connections. Connect with Federal Resources Coordinator Liza Crichton during Office Hours to discuss your project and learn how SEAP may be able to support your work.