About Us
Welcome to the North Carolina Open Government Coalition!
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our nonpartisan mission unites organizations interested in ensuring public access to open government and freedom of information.
Who We Serve
We strive to educate the public about open government and freedom of information laws in North Carolina. We support efforts to increase access to public records and information. We serve journalists, educators, business owners, government officials, and concerned citizens. We stand up for the principles of open government.
Membership
See a breakdown of our membership tiers. Then, join us in our fight for government transparency.
Resources
Learn about your rights to access open government meetings and records with our valuable resources.
Support
Reach out to the N.C. Open Government Coalition for help with your public information needs.
Testimonials
Since its founding in 2003, the North Carolina Open Government Coalition has been an important catalyst and advocate for transparency in government throughout North Carolina and beyond. The combination of voices from inside government, our state’s universities, and the media that the Coalition established and fosters provides a solid foundation to address issues as they arise and propose solutions when and where they’re needed. The Coalition’s open government resources, hotline, and bill tracker are invaluable tools for every North Carolinian to use in accessing public records or open meetings.
Reliable and accurate news and information has never been more important than it is right now. Unfortunately, there are few places for the people and the organizations who make up our information infrastructure to gather together, share resources, and build partnerships. The NC News and Information Summit provided a rare, and critical opportunity to do just that. The citizens of North Carolina and the state as a whole will be better off as a result.
We're so grateful to have the NC Open Government Coalition working on behalf of journalists and transparency champions across the state. Their advocacy and support are crucial to so many newsrooms as we fight for access to records that rightfully belong to the public. We've also been beyond honored to receive recognition in the Sunshine Awards the past two years. Shining the light has never been so difficult or so needed, and we appreciate their support.
North Carolina Open Government Coalition
Interested in joining? Become a member to help support transparency and open government in North Carolina. We are 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and all donations are tax-exempt. Join our coalition today!