US Digital Response

Building Capacity to Deliver Good Government

U.S. Digital Response (USDR) is a nonpartisan nonprofit that works alongside governments at all levels to ensure they can meet the critical needs of the public.

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What We Do

At USDR, we connect governments with technology, resources, and support, leaving them better equipped to deliver services and support to millions of people nationwide.

Election Administration

Federal Grant Tools

Generative AI for Government

Procurement

Unemployment Insurance

Talent

User Research

Who We Work With

USDR has partnered across the country with governments at all levels—from short-term projects to in-depth and expansive partnerships. Since 2020, we’ve completed 500+ engagements in 40+ different states.

40 states

500+ engagements
400+ partners

10,000 volunteers

40 states

500+ engagements
400+ partners

10,000 volunteers

40 states

500+ engagements
400+ partners

10,000 volunteers

What Our Partners Are Saying

“I’d recommend USDR to any agency looking to build team capacity and access unique skills. They were an invaluable source of talent.”
New Jersey
— Ross Dakin, Office of Innovation, Newark, NJ
“The work that New York City did with U.S. Digital Response will have a lasting impact on improving New Yorkers’ lives.”
New York
— Bill de Blasio, Mayor, New York, NY, 2014-2021
“USDR brought incredible expertise and critical thinking skills.”
California
— Rebecca Woodbury, Director of Digital Service & Open Government, San Rafael, CA
“USDR is an invaluable resource to governments.”
Michigan
— Robert Gordon, Director of Health & Human Services, Lansing, MI
“I’d recommend USDR to any agency looking to build team capacity and access unique skills. They were an invaluable source of talent.”
New Jersey
— Ross Dakin, Office of Innovation, Newark, NJ
“The work that New York City did with U.S. Digital Response will have a lasting impact on improving New Yorkers’ lives.”
New York
— Bill de Blasio, Mayor, New York, NY, 2014-2021
“USDR brought incredible expertise and critical thinking skills.”
California
— Rebecca Woodbury, Director of Digital Service & Open Government, San Rafael, CA
“USDR is an invaluable resource to governments.”
Michigan
— Robert Gordon, Director of Health & Human Services, Lansing, MI
“I’d recommend USDR to any agency looking to build team capacity and access unique skills. They were an invaluable source of talent.”
New Jersey
— Ross Dakin, Office of Innovation, Newark, NJ
“The work that New York City did with U.S. Digital Response will have a lasting impact on improving New Yorkers’ lives.”
New York
— Bill de Blasio, Mayor, New York, NY, 2014-2021
“USDR brought incredible expertise and critical thinking skills.”
California
— Rebecca Woodbury, Director of Digital Service & Open Government, San Rafael, CA
“USDR is an invaluable resource to governments.”
Michigan
— Robert Gordon, Director of Health & Human Services, Lansing, MI
“I’d recommend USDR to any agency looking to build team capacity and access unique skills. They were an invaluable source of talent.”
New Jersey
— Ross Dakin, Office of Innovation, Newark, NJ
“The work that New York City did with U.S. Digital Response will have a lasting impact on improving New Yorkers’ lives.”
New York
— Bill de Blasio, Mayor, New York, NY, 2014-2021
“USDR brought incredible expertise and critical thinking skills.”
California
— Rebecca Woodbury, Director of Digital Service & Open Government, San Rafael, CA
“USDR is an invaluable resource to governments.”
Michigan
— Robert Gordon, Director of Health & Human Services, Lansing, MI

“I’d recommend USDR to any agency looking to build team capacity and access unique skills. They were an invaluable source of talent.”
New Jersey
— Ross Dakin, Office of Innovation, Newark, NJ
“The work that New York City did with U.S. Digital Response will have a lasting impact on improving New Yorkers’ lives.”
New York
— Bill de Blasio, Mayor, New York, NY, 2014-2021
“USDR brought incredible expertise and critical thinking skills.”
California
— Rebecca Woodbury, Director of Digital Service & Open Government, San Rafael, CA
“USDR is an invaluable resource to governments.”
Michigan
— Robert Gordon, Director of Health & Human Services, Lansing, MI
“I’d recommend USDR to any agency looking to build team capacity and access unique skills. They were an invaluable source of talent.”
New Jersey
— Ross Dakin, Office of Innovation, Newark, NJ
“The work that New York City did with U.S. Digital Response will have a lasting impact on improving New Yorkers’ lives.”
New York
— Bill de Blasio, Mayor, New York, NY, 2014-2021
“USDR brought incredible expertise and critical thinking skills.”
California
— Rebecca Woodbury, Director of Digital Service & Open Government, San Rafael, CA
“USDR is an invaluable resource to governments.”
Michigan
— Robert Gordon, Director of Health & Human Services, Lansing, MI
“I’d recommend USDR to any agency looking to build team capacity and access unique skills. They were an invaluable source of talent.”
New Jersey
— Ross Dakin, Office of Innovation, Newark, NJ
“The work that New York City did with U.S. Digital Response will have a lasting impact on improving New Yorkers’ lives.”
New York
— Bill de Blasio, Mayor, New York, NY, 2014-2021
“USDR brought incredible expertise and critical thinking skills.”
California
— Rebecca Woodbury, Director of Digital Service & Open Government, San Rafael, CA
“USDR is an invaluable resource to governments.”
Michigan
— Robert Gordon, Director of Health & Human Services, Lansing, MI
“I’d recommend USDR to any agency looking to build team capacity and access unique skills. They were an invaluable source of talent.”
New Jersey
— Ross Dakin, Office of Innovation, Newark, NJ
“The work that New York City did with U.S. Digital Response will have a lasting impact on improving New Yorkers’ lives.”
New York
— Bill de Blasio, Mayor, New York, NY, 2014-2021
“USDR brought incredible expertise and critical thinking skills.”
California
— Rebecca Woodbury, Director of Digital Service & Open Government, San Rafael, CA
“USDR is an invaluable resource to governments.”
Michigan
— Robert Gordon, Director of Health & Human Services, Lansing, MI

“I’d recommend USDR to any agency looking to build team capacity and access unique skills. They were an invaluable source of talent.”
New Jersey
— Ross Dakin, Office of Innovation, Newark, NJ
“The work that New York City did with U.S. Digital Response will have a lasting impact on improving New Yorkers’ lives.”
New York
— Bill de Blasio, Mayor, New York, NY, 2014-2021
“USDR brought incredible expertise and critical thinking skills.”
California
— Rebecca Woodbury, Director of Digital Service & Open Government, San Rafael, CA
“USDR is an invaluable resource to governments.”
Michigan
— Robert Gordon, Director of Health & Human Services, Lansing, MI
“I’d recommend USDR to any agency looking to build team capacity and access unique skills. They were an invaluable source of talent.”
New Jersey
— Ross Dakin, Office of Innovation, Newark, NJ
“The work that New York City did with U.S. Digital Response will have a lasting impact on improving New Yorkers’ lives.”
New York
— Bill de Blasio, Mayor, New York, NY, 2014-2021
“USDR brought incredible expertise and critical thinking skills.”
California
— Rebecca Woodbury, Director of Digital Service & Open Government, San Rafael, CA
“USDR is an invaluable resource to governments.”
Michigan
— Robert Gordon, Director of Health & Human Services, Lansing, MI
“I’d recommend USDR to any agency looking to build team capacity and access unique skills. They were an invaluable source of talent.”
New Jersey
— Ross Dakin, Office of Innovation, Newark, NJ
“The work that New York City did with U.S. Digital Response will have a lasting impact on improving New Yorkers’ lives.”
New York
— Bill de Blasio, Mayor, New York, NY, 2014-2021
“USDR brought incredible expertise and critical thinking skills.”
California
— Rebecca Woodbury, Director of Digital Service & Open Government, San Rafael, CA
“USDR is an invaluable resource to governments.”
Michigan
— Robert Gordon, Director of Health & Human Services, Lansing, MI
“I’d recommend USDR to any agency looking to build team capacity and access unique skills. They were an invaluable source of talent.”
New Jersey
— Ross Dakin, Office of Innovation, Newark, NJ
“The work that New York City did with U.S. Digital Response will have a lasting impact on improving New Yorkers’ lives.”
New York
— Bill de Blasio, Mayor, New York, NY, 2014-2021
“USDR brought incredible expertise and critical thinking skills.”
California
— Rebecca Woodbury, Director of Digital Service & Open Government, San Rafael, CA
“USDR is an invaluable resource to governments.”
Michigan
— Robert Gordon, Director of Health & Human Services, Lansing, MI

Where Technologists Volunteer

Technologists volunteer for USDR to use their skills to deliver critical services to communities. As experienced professionals, they have deep knowledge of various disciplines, including engineering, user research, content strategy, UX/UI, and digital marketing. Each partnership is staffed with at least one USDR staff member and a team of volunteers.

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Partnership Success Stories

A look at some ways USDR has helped partners deliver good government

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Election Tools

Transforming Election Management in Alexandria

USDR’s Election Administration Platform helped Virginia’s election headquarters streamline election operations, poll worker recruitment, communications, and more.

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Funding & Grants

Accessing Federal Grants in Carson City

We helped Nevada’s Office of Federal Assistance discover new funding sources by implementing our Federal Grant Finder tool.

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Election Tools

Alpine Township Modernizes Election Worker Management with USDR's Platform

Alpine Township, MI streamlines election prep with USDR platform. 68 poll workers, 6 precincts now managed effortlessly.

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Talent & Hiring Tools

Matching Hospital Staffing Shortages with Qualified Workers

Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and USDR launched a program which helps facilities with acute healthcare staffing shortages fill vacancies with qualified, out-of-work candidates.

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Building Capacity to Deliver Good Government

U.S. Digital Response (USDR) is a nonpartisan nonprofit that works alongside governments at all levels to ensure they can meet the critical needs of the public.

U.S. Digital Response (USDR) is a nonpartisan nonprofit that works alongside governments at all levels to ensure they can meet the critical needs of the public.

U.S. Digital Response (USDR) is a nonpartisan nonprofit that works alongside governments at all levels to ensure they can meet the critical needs of the public.

What We Do

Who We Work With

40 states

500+ engagements400+ partners

10,000 volunteers

40 states

500+ engagements400+ partners

10,000 volunteers

40 states

500+ engagements400+ partners

10,000 volunteers

What Our Partners Are Saying

“I’d recommend USDR to any agency looking to build team capacity and access unique skills. They were an invaluable source of talent.”

“The work that New York City did with U.S. Digital Response will have a lasting impact on improving New Yorkers’ lives.”

“USDR brought incredible expertise and critical thinking skills.”

“USDR is an invaluable resource to governments.”

“I’d recommend USDR to any agency looking to build team capacity and access unique skills. They were an invaluable source of talent.”

“The work that New York City did with U.S. Digital Response will have a lasting impact on improving New Yorkers’ lives.”

“USDR brought incredible expertise and critical thinking skills.”

“USDR is an invaluable resource to governments.”

“I’d recommend USDR to any agency looking to build team capacity and access unique skills. They were an invaluable source of talent.”

“The work that New York City did with U.S. Digital Response will have a lasting impact on improving New Yorkers’ lives.”

“USDR brought incredible expertise and critical thinking skills.”

“USDR is an invaluable resource to governments.”

Where Technologists Volunteer

Partnership Success Stories

Get the help you need, now.

USDR is fast, free, and nonpartisan. We’ll get back to you within 48 hours.

500+ engagements
400+ partners

500+ engagements
400+ partners

500+ engagements
400+ partners