Better Data Better Policy

The Impact Project builds open-source data tools that objectively show how government decisions affect our communities.

Our first tool, The Impact Map, shows the local impacts of federal workforce, funding, and other policy decisions. Given the limited availability of reliable data, The Impact Map will evolve as new data becomes available. Click here to learn more about our data sources and methods.

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About the Impact Project

The Impact Map collects, synthesizes, and visualizes timely data—as it becomes available—on federal changes and their localized effects. Click here to learn more.

We are committed to:

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Integrity & Transparency

Clearly presenting our methodologies and data sources

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Objectivity

Providing unbiased,
data-backed insights

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Accessibility

Making government impact data easy to understand and use