Research
SEAP conducts and supports innovative policy research. The research below includes SEAP-sponsored reports as well as research, communications toolkits, and fact sheets from other organizations that seek to broaden economic power.
Civic Voice
No reports available for this topic.
The Impending Calamity of State FPUC Withdrawals
Policymakers in 15 states have chosen to stop American workers from receiving federal pandemic unemployment compensation supplements as early as June 12. The most recent
Pandemic To Prosperity: South (2nd Edition)
A civic ecosystem has been burgeoning for decades in the South, and it now offers an opportunity to turn the tragedy of this pandemic into
Equity & Voice In Local Government Budgeting
Budgets are about priorities, and the voices at the table set those priorities. Many groups ask for change—and the budget is one of the most
Building States’ Labor Infrastructure
Like the initial rounds of stimulus payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) signed into law by President Joe Biden on March
Climate
No reports available for this topic.
Natural Disasters & Equity Policy Brief
This year, hurricane season will coincide with health, economic, and racial crises of a historical nature. Preparations must go beyond debris removal contracts and FEMA
Climate Social Media Toolkit Guide
Download shareable climate graphics. Check out sample tweets for each graphic in the SEAP Report Social Media Toolkit through the Report button below.
(CONDENSED) State & Local Climate Policy Report
The South has untapped potential for economic growth and climate leadership. This report, by SEAP Fellows Dr. Mark Paul and Dr. Leah Stokes, aims to
State & Local Climate Policy Report
The South has untapped potential for economic growth and climate leadership. This report, by SEAP Fellows Dr. Mark Paul and Dr. Leah Stokes, aims to
Yale: State and Local Climate Opinion Maps
Yale Program on Climate Change Communication offers state-level and local-level data visualizations on climate opinions. These visualizations cover numerous indicators on beliefs, risk perceptions, behaviors,
NOAA: Climate Resilience Toolkit
Managed by NOAA, this toolkit pulls together information and resources on climate resilience from across federal government agencies. The toolkit includes case studies, digital assessment
Families & Youth
No reports available for this topic.
2,300 Southern Voices Call for Help
A survey of SNAP participants in 12 Southern states shows a dire need for food, rent, and utility assistance. The three main findings are: Food
COVID-19 and Child Care
Child care is vital infrastructure for our economy. Any talk of increasing state economic activity must include a hard look at the child care landscape
CHART: Southern Health and Economic Policy Actions on COVID-19
The South has the highest poverty rates and uninsured rates, making its residents more vulnerable to the economic shock of COVID-19. Southern leaders need to
CARES Payment Outreach Infographic (English/Spanish)
The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The pandemic stimulus includes direct payments of
Resource Hub: Evidence-Based Guides, Policy & Messaging Toolkits
Participants in our listening sessions asked for help in finding guides and toolkits. Below are several organizations that provide such guides. We will continue to
Deep Center: Youth-Powered Policy Research
The Deep Center in Savannah, GA produced this policy report based on youth-led research into the school-to-prison pipeline. Working with University of Georgia researchers, the
Health
No reports available for this topic.
Pandemic To Prosperity: South (2nd Edition)
A civic ecosystem has been burgeoning for decades in the South, and it now offers an opportunity to turn the tragedy of this pandemic into
Health Policy Opportunities in the Southern States
Many of the nation’s most persistent health policy challenges are not only present but magnified in the Southern states. As a region, the South has
Pandemic to Prosperity: South (1st edition)
History has shown that large-scale crises accelerate pre-existing trends, exacerbate inequities, and permanently change societies and civic life. Large scale disasters produce an enormous break
COVID-19 and Child Care
Child care is vital infrastructure for our economy. Any talk of increasing state economic activity must include a hard look at the child care landscape
CHART: Southern Health and Economic Policy Actions on COVID-19
The South has the highest poverty rates and uninsured rates, making its residents more vulnerable to the economic shock of COVID-19. Southern leaders need to
CARES Payment Outreach Infographic (English/Spanish)
The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The pandemic stimulus includes direct payments of
Immigration
No reports available for this topic.
CARES Payment Outreach Infographic (English/Spanish)
The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The pandemic stimulus includes direct payments of
Resource Hub: Evidence-Based Guides, Policy & Messaging Toolkits
Participants in our listening sessions asked for help in finding guides and toolkits. Below are several organizations that provide such guides. We will continue to
Poverty & Inequality
No reports available for this topic.
Pandemic To Prosperity: South (2nd Edition)
A civic ecosystem has been burgeoning for decades in the South, and it now offers an opportunity to turn the tragedy of this pandemic into
Pandemic to Prosperity: South (1st edition)
History has shown that large-scale crises accelerate pre-existing trends, exacerbate inequities, and permanently change societies and civic life. Large scale disasters produce an enormous break
The Delta Regional Authority: A Black Belt Perspective
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) was created to address generational inequity and underdevelopment within the Mississippi Delta region. The region’s history of enslavement, persistent poverty
Community-Centered Model of Equitable and Just Employment
Low wages and limited worker protections have produced rising inequality and economic insecurity in the South and throughout the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has
2,300 Southern Voices Call for Help
A survey of SNAP participants in 12 Southern states shows a dire need for food, rent, and utility assistance. The three main findings are: Food
Unemployment Compensation Benefit Cuts in the South
The expiration – and subsequent lack of renewal – of the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program (FPUC) on July 31, 2020 meant that workers collecting
Rural Development
No reports available for this topic.
The Delta Regional Authority: A Black Belt Perspective
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) was created to address generational inequity and underdevelopment within the Mississippi Delta region. The region’s history of enslavement, persistent poverty
Community-Centered Model of Equitable and Just Employment
Low wages and limited worker protections have produced rising inequality and economic insecurity in the South and throughout the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has
Black Farmers Resources
SEAP held a virtual Black Farmers Forum to hear directly from representatives working to bring resources to farmers. Below are the links to the resources
Natural Disasters & Equity Policy Brief
This year, hurricane season will coincide with health, economic, and racial crises of a historical nature. Preparations must go beyond debris removal contracts and FEMA
COVID-19 and Child Care
Child care is vital infrastructure for our economy. Any talk of increasing state economic activity must include a hard look at the child care landscape
Bridging the Transportation Gap: How Nonprofits & Local Governments are Tackling Transportation Challenges
Transportation is one of the top barriers to economic success. Communities lack robust transit networks and fail to consider shift-worker needs. Subprime auto loans and
Transportation
No reports available for this topic.
Bridging the Transportation Gap: How Nonprofits & Local Governments are Tackling Transportation Challenges
Transportation is one of the top barriers to economic success. Communities lack robust transit networks and fail to consider shift-worker needs. Subprime auto loans and