Federal Interagency Thriving Communities Network

Putting Federal Commitments into Action

The Thriving Communities Network (TCN) is a federal interagency effort that coordinates place-based technical assistance (TA) and capacity-building resources for urban, rural, and Tribal communities.

TCN was established in response to communities’ request for tools and resources to successfully compete and obtain funding that can address their economic, climate, and infrastructure needs. Communities faced barriers and red tape in accelerating project delivery. TCN advances government efficiency to mitigate government agency silos.

These federal resources include grant and financial management support, pre-development assistance, community engagement, planning, and project delivery support.

Whole of Government Approach to Federal Coordination of Place-Based Technical Assistance

The Thriving Communities Network is designed to help Cabinet agencies coordinate strategy, collaborate across initiatives, and target deployment of a full range of Federal place-based technical assistance and capacity-building resources to urban, rural, and Tribal communities experiencing a history of economic distress and systemic disinvestment. This effort includes resources to help disadvantaged communities with grant and financial management, pre-development assistance, community engagement, planning, and project delivery support.

Each Thriving Communities Network partner agency is committed to coordinating and collaborating between their technical assistance programs, especially within regional or field offices that often serve as front doors and key points of contact to support communities. By working alongside and within communities, technical assistance programs can better support the locally identified needs and priorities.

To learn more about the Thriving Communities Network, visit the  Thriving Communities Network page.