It is most effective when used with a group of citizens with diverse interests and perspectives. The Civic Index also comprises an integral part of NCL s All-America City Award application process. When filling out their applications, communities are asked to evaluate their civic capacities by using the 10-point index. It has given a different dimension to the award. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, provided funding for the revision project with partial support for testing the Civic Index in communities provided by Browning-Ferris Industries.
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