Civic Tech Field Guide
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The Civic Tech Field Guide

Discover the world’s largest collection of projects using tech for the common good.

Three ways in

However you build, there's an entry point.

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Full-text + faceted search across every project, tool, and organization.

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Explore the field by cause, technology, and the people behind it.

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See civic tech by place — who's building what, and where.

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The Directory

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recent updates

Learn from the latest insights in civic tech

July 10, 2026

Civic Tech Vibecoding Show & Tell

Today, with Nathan Storey and Civic AI Tools. Next time, maybe with you.

June 26, 2026

The Civic Tech Field Guide has a new Manager

Please join me in welcoming Daniel Mackisack, the new Manager of the Civic Tech Field Guide!

January 30, 2026

Check out our fresh episode of the Democracy Innovators pod 🎧

January 29, 2026

How to: the easy way to add a generative AI LLM bot to your knowledgebase

Try our LLM bot to interact with our knowledgebase, and learn how you can easily make one yourself.

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What people have to say about the Field Guide.

Matt has been a pioneer and tireless field builder in the civic tech space for many, many years. He's also been really generous with all he's learned — his work and counsel has made me a better agent of change and I'm grateful for it.
Will ByrneFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Pluro Labs
I would like to give heartfelt thanks to everyone that has contributed to this resource! I have long been looking for a comprehensive guide for civic tech and this Field Guide is sorely needed. I have the feeling I'm going to be referencing the guide frequently! THANK YOU TO ALL!
Pamela HamiltonCivic Tech Field Guide user
Very useful resource that is helping us here at UNESCO to understand the world of civic tech as we seek new ideas and ways to utilize technology to empower young people around the world.
Adam SharpeUNESCO
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