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Through NACo, advocate for county priorities in federal policy making.

Join a committee and help solve problems impacting counties, boroughs and parishes.

A full listing NACo's committees, initiatives and tools for counties – this is your playbook for all things NACo.

Your introduction to county government. Learn how counties are on the front lines, delivering vital services for our residents.

Whether examining the organizational structures, financial frameworks, essential services or intergovernmental roles of counties, the project serves as a critical reference for understanding county government at its core.

The NACo County Tech Xchange is an online membership community that connects county IT professionals and county leadership to share practical solutions for using technology to strengthen county operations and improve services for residents.

The NACo Center for Public Lands Counties is dedicated to advancing the policy and practice study of America’s public lands counties. Our mission is to deepen the understanding and address the unique challenges faced by counties containing federal lands through strategic research and collaboration.

NACo's Opioid Solutions Center empowers local leaders to invest resources in effective treatment, recovery, prevention and harm reduction practices that save lives and address the underlying causes of substance use disorder.

NACo partners with thought leaders, industry partners and philanthropic organizations to identify and elevate best practices in key areas of county responsibility. NACo programming enhances public understanding of county government and supports the learning and development of America’s county leaders.

Through technical assistance, national partnerships and member-driven initiatives, NACo’s County Behavioral Health Crisis Response programs equip county leaders with resources, peer learning opportunities and national initiatives that strengthen local behavioral health systems.

Through technical assistance, national partnerships and member-driven initiatives, NACo’s Youth Justice programming equips county leaders with resources and peer learning opportunities to strengthen local youth justice systems.

NACo’s Counties for Housing Solutions program offers free three-month technical assistance sprints to address this challenge by helping counties increase local housing supply.

Rural Leaders for Economic Mobility is a knowledge-sharing peer learning network that will empower local government leaders and partners from 10 low-population counties.

The Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) is a 30-month national fellowship, launched in partnership with the U.S. Economic Development Administration, that embeds experienced economic development professionals in counties nationwide to build local capacity and advance inclusive, long-term economic growth.

Future Opportunities:

Join the Energy Counties Exchange to stay informed on all energy resources and upcoming programming including one energy focused peer exchange event in June, a NACo Energy Symposium in September and a data center peer exchange in November. Applications open approximately two months prior to the event.

Recent Opportunity:

NACo's first Rural Energy Academy (REA) technical assistance cohort launches in Spring 2026. Applications to join are now closed. Learn how REA can still support your county by completing this form to connect with NACo staff and program partners from Mana Group Consulting. 

The U.S. Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative Program helps manage encroachment and incompatible development near military installations. The program forms partnerships that protect military operations from restrictive development and strengthens long-term relationships between the Department of Defense and counties. 

Applications to NACo’s inaugural Public Health Leadership Academy are now closed. We will be launching applications for the next cohort this fall. If you would like to be notified when applications launch, sign up here. 

The Childcare Supply Network supports local leaders in addressing childcare challenges. Participating counties are working with national experts to co-create sustainable solutions and financing strategies to strengthen local childcare systems in response to workforce needs.

Counties play a crucial role in fostering communities that support positive outcomes for young children. Resources and peer learning opportunities are available to help counties advance programs and policies for children from birth to age three. 

County human services provide critical supports that serve as a foundation for moving individuals, children and families out of poverty and improving their immediate and long-term health outcomes.

The NACo High Performance Leadership Academy is an innovative, completely online 12-week program created to equip frontline county government professionals with practical leadership skills to deliver results for counties and communities.

The County Leadership Institute is a rigorous program comprised of three days of in-person instruction to enhance the capability of county officials to identify and implement innovation solutions.

NACo EDGE establishes sustainable, cost-saving and value-added solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. By providing quality solutions, we strive to develop and maintain healthy, vibrant and safe counties across the US.

Providing public sector and other entities with a vetted, transparent option for purchasing goods and services more efficiently and cost effectively.

Public Promise Insurance is a fully licensed provider that strengthens local governments. We provide voluntary benefits to public employees and their families with cost effective and best-in-class solutions.

NACo's Deferred Compensation Program has helped more than 1.5 million county employees and retirees save for and live comfortably in retirement. More than 423,000 county employees from over 3,000 county agencies participate, with accumulated assets of more than $25 billion.

cashvest® by threeplusone® provides a new and unparalleled level of liquidity analysis and data services for local, county, school district and community college governing bodies.

ClearGov® is the leading provider of budget cycle management software, focused on helping local governments streamline the annual budgeting process.

Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

A bi-weekly webinar offering an overview of the full federal policy landscape impacting counties, as well as deeper dives into specific policy areas, equipping county leaders with insights, context, and strategies to engage effectively on key issues from transportation and infrastructure, to public lands, to disasters, to health and human services, and more. 

The NACo Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference brings together county officials from across the nation to focus on pressing issues facing Western counties and our residents.

Register today for the 2026 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition, the premier annual gathering of elected and appointed officials from the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs.