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Impacting the Public
The Institute for Public Administration (IPA) is a public service, education, and research center that links the resource capacities of the University of Delaware to the complex needs of governments, nonprofits, and the business community.
IPA's team of faculty, professional staff, and students offer...
Grant Assistance
- Through the state-funded Grant Assistance Program (GAP), we work with local government representatives and other relevant partners to identify potential projects, find funding opportunities, and compete for grants.
Training Programs
- We offer a variety of training programs in both virtual and in-person formats, ranging from land use planning to community mediation. Customized trainings are available upon request. View our upcoming schedule.
Independent Research
- We conduct neutral research in a variety of policy areas to help you work through issues and implement strategies that bring about impactful change. Search our Publications Database to see samples of our work.
Customized Deliverables
- We provide client-oriented, timely, and thorough services. We build long-lasting working relationships and offer customized deliverables to meet your needs.
Student Collaboration
- Our energetic and academically driven graduate and undergraduate students work alongside professional staff and contribute to each project. Graduate students also are available to intern directly with your agency.
We'll cater IPA's services to fit your needs!
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Organizational and Community Development
Increase the effectiveness of your organization or community with our trained facilitators as your guide.
- Comprehensive planning
- Mediation services
- Meeting facilitation
- Program and process evaluation
- Project management
- Strategic planning
Research and Analysis
Analyze issues in a variety of policy areas with our professional staff conducting empirical studies and assessments.
- Asset mapping
- Data collection and analysis
- GIS and spatial analysis
- Impact and market study
- Needs assessment
- Pilot project and implementation
- Policy and fiscal analysis
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Education and Professional Development
Gain insight and build new skills through our customized educational programs.
- Civics education
- Conflict resolution
- Customized workshops and retreats
- Leadership development
- Public administration
- Skill development
Communication and Technical Skills
Build your organization's capacity by outsourcing your technical needs to our qualified team of professionals.
- Copy editing
- Data visualization
- Database development
- Graphic design
- Mapping
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To learn more about ways IPA can support your organization, please contact Dr. Jerome Lewis, IPA's Director, by phone at 302-831-8971 or by email at jlewis@udel.edu.
IPA Project Archive
Are you interested in learning more about IPA's past programs and projects? To explore some of IPA's past and present projects by content area, search the IPA Project Archive below. For a complete list of IPA reports, visit the IPA Publications Archive.
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