The 38 places are full of work worth backing.
The Great 38 helps supporters, funders, and partners see clearly across the region and direct resources where they’ll land best.
Fund regional intelligence
Underwrite the platform and data infrastructure that makes the region legible.
Sponsor convenings
Bring civic, philanthropic, and corporate leaders together around shared priorities.
Support local organizations
Direct resources to the community organizations already doing the work.
Provide technical assistance
Offer expertise in data, design, research, or operations to county leads.
Fund storytelling and visibility
Make regional stories visible to the funders and partners who can help.
Partner on county-specific initiatives
Co-design and co-fund pilots in counties signaling readiness.
Backing the 38 states across four regions
The Great 38 spans the South, Midwest, Mountain West, and Southwest. We connect verified local priorities region by region; specific initiatives are shared with partners once they’re confirmed with the people doing the work — never invented for a pitch.
Partner interest is reviewed before any public commitment.
Partner interest is reviewed before any public commitment.
Partner interest is reviewed before any public commitment.
Partner interest is reviewed before any public commitment.
Back the work directly.
Make a one-time or monthly donation, or reach out about sponsorship and funding partnerships.