Open Government Resources
Essential tools, databases, and organizations for government transparency, open data access, and civic engagement. These curated resources support researchers, journalists, developers, and citizens.
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Federal Data Portals
Data.gov
The U.S. government's open data portal with over 300,000 datasets.
USAspending.gov
Track federal spending including contracts, grants, and loans.
FOIA.gov
Central portal for Freedom of Information Act requests.
FiscalData.Treasury.gov
Treasury Department data on federal debt, deficit, and revenue.
Census.gov
Demographic, economic, and housing data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Regulations.gov
Search and comment on federal regulations and proposed rules.
International Organizations
Open Government Partnership
Global initiative promoting government transparency and citizen participation.
Transparency International
Global coalition against corruption publishing the Corruption Perceptions Index.
Open Data Charter
International principles for government open data publication.
Open Contracting Partnership
Standards and tools for transparent government procurement.
Civic Tech Organizations
Research & Journalism
Developer Resources
Accountability & Oversight
Government Accountability Office
Congressional watchdog agency auditing federal programs.
Office of Special Counsel
Federal agency protecting whistleblowers.
Project On Government Oversight
Nonpartisan watchdog investigating government misconduct.
Government Accountability Project
Leading whistleblower protection organization.
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