For Civic & Local Government
Community-led aid with public accountability.
Municipal programs, community development, neighborhood support networks. Common Change provides infrastructure for citizen-driven mutual aid with the transparency and accountability public programs require.
District 5 Neighbors Fund
$15,400 available
Senior home weatherization
14 I'm In
3 I'm Listening
Youth sports equipment
Use Cases
How civic programs use Common Change
Participatory Budgeting
Let residents decide how community funds are spent. Democratic process built in.
Neighborhood Networks
Support grassroots mutual aid groups with municipal backing and infrastructure.
Emergency Response
Quickly mobilize community resources during crises with transparent distribution.
Platform Features
Built for public accountability
Full Audit Trail
Every transaction, vote, and decision documented. FOIA-ready reporting.
Multi-District Management
Manage neighborhood funds across districts with unified oversight.
Privacy + Transparency
Protect constituent privacy while maintaining public accountability for fund usage.
Impact Reporting
Show taxpayers and council exactly how funds helped community members.
We believe that people closest to the need are best placed to meet it. When communities are equipped to help themselves, they become more resilient, more connected, and more capable.
Interested in civic partnerships?
Let’s discuss how Common Change can support your community programs.