National Freedom of Information Coalition


The National Freedom of Information Coalition works to protect the public's right to oversee its government. NFOIC annually offers some $220,000 in grants to foster the creation and growth of state FOI coalitions to protect the public's right to an open government, following guidelines established by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Learn more about us and how you can join NFOIC.

NFOIC Highlights

MnCOGI to host 2009 NFOIC Summit

News from the 2008 FOI Summit

More FOI and open government news

Grants

NFOIC offers some $220,000 annually in pass-through grants to foster both the creation and growth of state FOI coalitions, assist with projects furthering public access to government records and meetings, and ensure the public's right to know. Find out more.

Membership

NFOIC members comprise an alliance of freestanding, nonprofit, state FOI and First Amendment organizations and academic centers concentrating on First Amendment-related issues. All those with an expressed concern for open government and freedom of information are invited to join the coalition. View our membership and find out how to join NFOIC.

Resources

The FOI ADVOCATE is the e-newsletter of NFOIC. The State & Federal Resources contains information for publications, contacts, and legislation. Join the FOI LISTSERV for recent discussions.

Join NFOIC

Help support the work of NFOIC, an assemblage of state and regional FOI organizations, academic and First Amendment centers, and associate members drawn by a common purpose: to ensure the public's right to oversee its government. Join NFOIC.

2008 FOI Summit

The 2008 FOI Summit in Philadelphia is now a part of FOI lore, but the lessons we can take from it are just beginning to sink in. The two-day event concluded the afternoon of May 10 with the assurance that the work of NFOIC and FOI advocates everywhere will continue unabated.

Coverage from the Summit begins here.


Sunshine Week

The Sunshine Week alliance recently completed a yearlong project to bring the discussion of open government issues to election campaigns.

See what they found.



FOI Center

Be sure to check out the newly improved FOI Center.



Seattle Sunshine: 2007 FOI Summit won't be forgotten any time soon.

Find summit news, highlights, and video coverage here.



Knight Foundation