Committed to Powering Inclusive Economies

New Growth Innovation Network (NGIN) is a national nonprofit focused on advancing inclusive economic development to ensure that economically disenfranchised individuals and communities can lead, shape and benefit from regional economic growth and prosperity. 

What is inclusive economic development?

Inclusive economic development is different than traditional models, in that it identifies opportunities for economic growth, values community and invests in hidden assets, and builds shared prosperity for historically economically excluded individuals and communities.

NGIN Receives Follow-On Funding from RWJF

What’s New at NGIN

We are excited to announce that NGIN has received follow-on funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to continue our Small and Midsized City (SMC) Hub initiative! This grant will support our work through September of 2027.

Check out more information on the SMC Hub Program, our sub-initiatives, and how you can stay updated for upcoming opportunities below.

Featured Initiatives

Empowering Leaders and Building Inclusive Economies with L.E.A.P.

Introducing L.E.A.P. (Learn. Explore. Activate. In Place) – an innovative initiative empowering community and economic leaders. Through fully funded journeys, participants immerse in inclusive economic growth models. Experience firsthand NGIN's trip to Tulsa, OK, with delegates from Newark, NJ, in this engaging video. This work was funded through the generous contributions of Prudential Financial.

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The Cityscapes Summit

More than 400 economic and community leaders joined us at the NGIN Cityscapes Summit 2024 in Durham, NC. Supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, this biennial event offers a unique blend of insights and strategies for inclusive economic development in Small and Midsized Cities (SMCs), along with dynamic networking opportunities.

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