About UnGovr
A nonprofit initiative building civic infrastructure.
Who we are
UnGovr is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making government information accessible, searchable, and machine-readable. We believe that public information should be easy to find and use by residents, journalists, researchers, and civic organizations.
We're building the infrastructure that makes government more legible – not replacing official systems, but providing a consistent interface that helps people navigate the complexity of local government.
Who we serve
We serve the general public first. The people who depend on government – to get a service, find a record, or understand a decision that affects them – are our priority in everything we build.
In service of that priority, we deliberately design our projects to help government as well. When agencies can publish information, answer requests, and run their operations more easily, residents get faster, clearer, more accountable service in return. Helping government work better is one of the most direct ways we help the public – not a competing goal.
Our approach
We build outward from proof. We get an approach working in a specific place or use case, then repeat it elsewhere – rather than trying to cover every jurisdiction at once.
We work in the open. Our vision, architecture, and progress are publicly documented. Learn more about the technology behind UnGovr. We welcome collaboration with other organizations working on civic technology.
We maintain independence. As a nonprofit, we don't have shareholders demanding growth at any cost. This allows us to focus on what actually helps residents engage with their government.
Where to go next
This page is the overview. Our vision covers where UnGovr is headed over the mid and long term and the principles guiding the work; our impact covers the people who benefit most from barrier-free access to government and how we reach them.
Contact
Email: hello@ungovr.org
Address:
UnGovr
19 E Canon Perdido St, Suite B
Santa Barbara, CA 93101