About Us
About Us
FUSE is a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing the capacity of local governments to engage communities, advance racial equity, and work more effectively for everyone.
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Our Model
The FUSE Model centers around a one-year full-time public service role in city or county government and includes three primary phases from start to finish.
Our Fellows & Alumni
FUSE Executive Fellows and Alumni are experienced leaders committed to advancing equity through action-oriented partnerships with government agencies.
FUSE Careers
FUSE is a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing the capacity of local governments to engage communities, advance racial equity, and work more effectively for everyone.
Our Team
The FUSE team and board of directors are committed to driving equitable change locally and nationally.
Work with FUSE
Work with FUSE
The power of government. The experience of community. The impact of new ideas. Together we can build better systems
Work with FUSE Overview
Partner With FUSE
The FUSE Model centers around a one-year full-time public service role in city or county government and includes three primary phases from start to finish.
Executive Fellowship Program
FUSE Executive Fellows and Alumni are experienced leaders committed to advancing equity through action-oriented partnerships with government agencies.
Funders And Supporters
Thanks to the generous support and close partnerships of our funders and supporters, we have been able to deepen our impact on issues that matter the most to communities and the government agencies that serve them.
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Read more about our work, partner success, and updates.
Our Projects
Our Projects
Through strategic collaboration, these initiatives harness innovative solutions and practices to bridge gaps in healthcare access.
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Health
Expanding access to affordable health care and mental health resources to improve key indicators of community health.
Justice
Enhancing public safety and reform of criminal justice by changing policing, 911 dispatching, bail, sentencing, probation, reentry.
Education
Improving options for childcare, early education, STEM, out-of-school-time, and post-secondary enrollment and affordability.
Climate
Building new infrastructure, disaster resilience, renewable energy, green economy jobs, and plans to reduce emissions.
Housing
Addressing issues of homelessness, housing insecurity, gentrification, and the need to preserve and build more affordable housing.
Jobs
Increasing the number of living-wage jobs and preparing for the future of work through expanded job training.
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“Climate”

From Our Projects

Multiracial business people working on sustainable innovation project - Focus on bald african girl face

Workforce Development for Climate Action

Salt Lake City, Utah

Austin Texas, Fall Colors

Planning for Climate Resilience and Extreme Weather Events

Travis County, Texas

Green Transportation - Alternative modes of transportation such as bicycles, public transit to encourage sustainable commuting. Generative ai.

Alternative Transportation for Climate Action

Hayward, California

Apartment Buildings

Affordable Housing, Energy Efficiency, and Climate Resilience

Durham, North Carolina

A river front park in Kansas City along the Missouri River

Strengthening Climate Resilience Through Data-Driven Planning

Kansas City, Kansas

News & Stories

Developing an Equity-Centered Climate Resilience Plan

The City of Los Angeles is working against climate change with a plan to lead the world toward a low-carbon, green-energy future. The FUSE Executive Fellow will provide the foundational research towards developing a climate resilience plan that equitably addresses energy resilience throughout The City of Los Angeles.

Nashville’s Journey Toward Resilience in the Face of Climate Change

Nashville, Tennessee, has faced significant climate challenges, including costly winter storms, destructive tornadoes, flash floods, and the exacerbating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced municipal preparedness.

Building Climate Resilience: The Inspiring Journeys of Oakland and Austin

Oakland, CA, and Austin, TX, are undergoing rapid environmental and infrastructural changes due to the intensifying impacts of climate change. Amidst the adversity, both cities strive towards resilience, equity, and community empowerment. Let’s delve into their journeys.

California and Washington are Empowering Innovations in Climate Action

Four Fall 2023 FUSE Executive Fellows in San Joaquin County, Los Angeles County, the City of Hayward, and King County are set to focus on alternative transportation, updating infrastructure, and reducing energy burden for a sustainable future for their communities.