This year, help empower engineers and scientists to strengthen their communities.

At Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally (ESAL), we believe that people with STEM backgrounds should inform the decisions that shape our towns, cities, and regions. Our mission is to help engineers and scientists engage in local government and civic life, contributing their knowledge, skills, and volunteer hours to make a real difference on issues like infrastructure, the environment, education, and public health.

Your donation supports:

Workshops and resources that equip our national network of over 2,000 people with skills and awareness to contribute to safer, healthier, thriving states and communities.
Network-building that brings people together virtually to support each other and in-person to make plans to move priority local actions forward together.
Partnerships that connect scientists and engineers with community leaders, local organizations, and policymakers for action-oriented collaborations.
Stories and case studies that inspire others to act locally, share their impact, and showcase their communities.

When you give to ESAL, you’re investing in a future where decisions about our communities are informed by evidence, data, and lived experience — and where civic engagement is part of every engineer’s and scientist’s impact toolkit.

Together, we can bridge the gap between science and local action.

Make your year-end gift today and help us continue building a nationwide community of technically trained civic leaders.

Because of contributions from many individuals, ESAL was able to "unlock" $3,000 in pledged major gifts!

Want to add to these challenge gifts to double your donation by inspiring others to give? Reach out to us at donation@esal.us.

Donate this month before tax changes take effect.

There are tax changes ahead in 2026 for those who itemize donations, so contributions you make in 2025 are more advantageous for you. You can read more in the FAQs on our website. Please spread the word to increase support this month for all nonprofits who rely on charitable giving to keep our mission work going.

Thank you for helping bring science and engineering to the local level — where decisions directly impact our lives.

Want to stay connected? Visit our website to learn more about how ESAL is helping our network make a difference in their communities. You can also join our online community to access resources, action-oriented events, local opportunities and more with scientists and engineers across the country!

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