National Community Development Association (NCDA)
Government Relations ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The National Community Development Association (NCDA) is a membership organization in the government relations services space, focused on helping local governments implement high-quality, locally responsive programs that support thriving communities. It provides a peer-to-peer professional network, training, online resources, and federal advocacy to enable more confident administration of federal funding and to address community needs. The association assists local governments in navigating key U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs, including the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME Investment Partnerships programs. Based in Washington, D.C., NCDA serves local government audiences and aims to connect practitioners who work with community development funds and related policy issues. The organization operates with a relatively small staff, reflecting its specialized membership-oriented model within the government relations sector.