NCI / Northstar Civic Institute
Program-level operations and community partnership
Community Equity Lab mark
A program of NCI Community Equity Lab
Prepared by Community Equity Lab, a program of NCI

Initiatives that connect community pilots, practical tools, and research-backed implementation

Community Equity Lab turns research into practical pilot support, partnership models, and community-facing implementation tools.

PlayStrong

Youth engagement and belonging

A youth engagement and belonging initiative connecting schools and community partners through structured activities and community-engaged evaluation.

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Section 31aa

Funding and implementation support

District-facing implementation guidance, eligibility framing, and partnership pathways for Section 31aa funding.

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HB4371

Policy translation and operational readiness

Translating HB4371 legislative design into practical rollout and community communication for youth sports access.

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CivicForge

Youth civic and education pathway pilot

CivicForge pairs youth pipeline development with institutional readiness. Currently in concept stage.

Program-facing Community partnership Independent evaluation
Operational materials

Community Equity Lab

The Lab supports partner conversations, pilot planning, implementation readiness, and community engagement.

Research methods

NCI

NCI provides the research base, measurement approach, and policy analysis behind Lab initiatives.