Government Relations

Government relations

Government relations start with understanding the decision.

We help organizations clarify the public benefit, identify the officials and agencies involved, and plan timely, appropriate engagement.

Discuss your public-sector goals

Across levels of government

  • Federal

    Agencies, legislation, and national funding priorities.

  • State

    Legislatures, agencies, and statewide programs.

  • County

    Regional decision-makers and implementation pathways.

  • City

    Municipal offices and community-facing initiatives.

Policy and funding pathways

Policy and funding take different paths.

Each route calls for different evidence, audiences, and timing. We turn that understanding into briefs, messaging, and outreach plans.

From issue to informed engagement.

A policy-focused route starts with the public case and the people involved in the decision.

Illustrative work products

  1. Define the issue

    Clarify the public benefit and evidence behind your position.

    Issue brief

  2. Map the decision

    Identify offices, stakeholders, and key decision points.

    Stakeholder map

  3. Build the case

    Adapt the message and supporting material to each audience.

    Message framework

  4. Engage with purpose

    Plan relevant forums and informed conversations.

    Engagement plan

  5. Plan follow-through

    Track questions, feedback, and the next decision.

    Next-step memo

From opportunity to a funding conversation.

A funding-focused route begins with program fit, evidence, and the questions funders need answered.

Illustrative work products

  1. Define the opportunity

    Specify the initiative, need, and public value.

    Opportunity brief

  2. Map the landscape

    Review relevant programs, criteria, and offices.

    Funding landscape

  3. Build the case

    Connect evidence and outcomes to the stated criteria.

    Case narrative

  4. Prepare engagement

    Plan appropriate conversations and supporting materials.

    Briefing plan

  5. Plan next steps

    Track requirements, responses, and deadlines.

    Action roadmap

Specific work products depend on the scope and decision at hand.

Strategic counsel

Go into the next government conversation prepared.

Tell us the decision you're facing, the people involved, and the timeline. 1903 PR helps frame the public case, prepare the materials, and plan the follow-through.

Talk through your public-sector goal

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Start The Conversation

Start with the communications decision that matters most.

Whether the priority is visibility, reputation, growth, or alignment, 1903 PR helps organizations understand what needs to move and how to approach it.

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Strategic Inquiry A focused first conversation about what needs to move.

A member of the 1903 PR team will review your note and follow up with the right next step.