National Association of Counties

National Association of Counties Strengthening America’s Counties. Official page for the National Association of Counties.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) unites America’s 3,069 county governments. Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public’s understanding of county government, and exercise exemplary leadership in public service.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is consolidating more than 130 loan and grant systems into a single digital platform....
06/09/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is consolidating more than 130 loan and grant systems into a single digital platform. The initiative will replace outdated legacy systems, including some dating back to the 1960s, and transition many programs away from paper-based application processes.

Rural counties could see changes in how they access and manage federal assistance for infrastructure, housing, utilities and community facilities.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vaJDms

Looking to learn more about local housing solutions?Join us on Wednesday, June 24, to learn how local leaders are buildi...
06/08/2026

Looking to learn more about local housing solutions?

Join us on Wednesday, June 24, to learn how local leaders are building consensus, fostering collaboration and advancing practical housing strategies that meet the needs of residents.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4oiCden

06/08/2026

The NACo Annual Conference is the premier gathering of elected and appointed officials from the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs.

This July, county leaders will gather in Orleans Parish/New Orleans, La., for four days of learning, networking and advocacy.

Register now to secure your spot: https://www.naco.org/annual

AI is transforming county government, but responsible adoption requires more than enthusiasm. Tune in on Monday, June 22...
06/07/2026

AI is transforming county government, but responsible adoption requires more than enthusiasm.

Tune in on Monday, June 22, to learn how counties can objectively assess AI solutions and remain innovative while managing risk.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4vtSrUe

America’s surface transportation system connects our communities and powers the national economy, yet its roads face a $...
06/06/2026

America’s surface transportation system connects our communities and powers the national economy, yet its roads face a $684 billion funding gap over the next decade.

Download NACo's report to learn more: https://bit.ly/4dwkN99

Have you registered yet for NACo's Technology Innovation Forum? Join county technology leaders in advance of the 2026 NA...
06/05/2026

Have you registered yet for NACo's Technology Innovation Forum?

Join county technology leaders in advance of the 2026 NACo Annual Conference to learn how counties are turning real-world challenges into measurable results.

In a featured panel, attendees will hear directly from county leaders navigating election security on the front lines and learn practical solutions for protecting the vote and maintaining public trust.

📣 Register now: https://bit.ly/4vqXt3T

The White House issued an executive order to improve cybersecurity defenses across critical infrastructure sectors as ne...
06/05/2026

The White House issued an executive order to improve cybersecurity defenses across critical infrastructure sectors as new and emerging artificial intelligence models are increasing in sophistication and scale.

The order calls for increased collaboration between government agencies and technology companies to test frontier AI models, identify vulnerabilities and distribute resources to bolster cybersecurity defenses.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/43gf1UA

Chicago is renowned for its arts and culture: It is home to one of the oldest and largest museums in the nation, has a l...
06/05/2026

Chicago is renowned for its arts and culture: It is home to one of the oldest and largest museums in the nation, has a lively theater scene and is widely considered to be the birthplace of improvisational comedy. Now, Cook County, Ill., is working to cultivate an arts community outside city lines.

The county made grants available to suburban arts organizations to balance disinvestment outside of urban areas.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3QjX9VQ

Counties nationwide are working to expand supportive housing for residents with substance use disorder.Tune in on Monday...
06/04/2026

Counties nationwide are working to expand supportive housing for residents with substance use disorder.

Tune in on Monday, June 8, to learn practical strategies for using opioid settlement funds to support local housing initiatives.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4wZMgsK

Counties stand to receive a healthy infusion of funding to address bridges under the BUILD America 250 Act. Estimates sh...
06/04/2026

Counties stand to receive a healthy infusion of funding to address bridges under the BUILD America 250 Act.

Estimates show that counties and other local governments will have access to 22% of funding in the bill. It would also establish a cost-share for locally-owned bridge projects, helping rural counties invest in infrastructure.

Read more from NACo's County News: https://bit.ly/4e7bI7a

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