APIs (application programming interfaces) allow different software to communicate with each other, and in particular, send, receive, and update data. Open government and civic data APIs are an evolution beyond "open data" in that they allow civic technologists to build interoperable apps, instead of just access bulk downloads of open data.
Initiative by 18F to demonstrate the potential for API-enabled benefits eligibility logic services.
The Civic Information API allows you to build applications that allow citizens and voters to know about their political representation and voting locations.
Our full-time research team maintains a detailed calendar of upcoming state, special, and local elections, which we release as our Elections API.
Every year 103 million Americans leave $80 billion in benefits unclaimed. We help inform consumers so they receive the benefits they’ve earned.