This year’s Annual Story is an in-depth look at how we're addressing change at all levels of our work. In order to effectively address the changes we’ve observed in the world around us, we’ve had to grow our team, expand our focus, and adjust our grantmaking strategy to fully engage with new and emerging interests. We hope you’ll enjoy reading this year's Annual Story, and that you’ll be just as excited as we are for what’s to come.

What are the implications of new technologies on the resilience of a state or local economy? What systems and norms need to be reconsidered in the face of seismic technological change? What kinds of policies can state governments adopt to mitigate the impacts of rapid technological change? Learn more about SFE's funding partnership with Future Workforce Now, a program that explores the implications of technological change for the future of work in state and local economies.

Data & Society is a new kind of independent research organization that’s unbound by the structures of traditional academic research institutions. They have a deliberate focus on the social and cultural issues associated with technological advancement, and produce rigorous research to be shared across their far-reaching network.