D.I.C.E. – DayDream Institute for Community Engagement
We Measure What Matters in America.
D.I.C.E. is the national civic institute of Dreaming in America, advancing accessible civic education, issue-based transparency, and community-centered leadership across the country.
The DayDream Institute for Community Engagement (D.I.C.E.) strengthens civic culture by publishing clear, accessible issue reports, developing youth civic leaders, and elevating national conversations around literacy, opportunity, and public investment. We do not endorse political candidates or parties. We focus on issues, outcomes, and the future of American communities.
Our Mission
To elevate civic participation and national awareness by producing accessible research, fostering constructive dialogue, and equipping communities—especially young people—with the tools to understand and shape public life in America.
Our National Pillars
Four key areas where we focus our research, measurement, and community engagement efforts across America.
Literacy & Intellectual Capital
Advancing reading access, library investment, and lifelong learning infrastructure nationwide.
Youth Opportunity & Workforce Pathways
Measuring access to internships, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and youth civic engagement across states.
Small Business & Creative Economy
Tracking support systems for entrepreneurs, creators, and local economic growth.
Civic Culture & Public Space
Evaluating investment in libraries, public art, community spaces, and neighborhood vitality.
The D.I.C.E. Civic Opportunity Index™
A scalable, state-by-state framework measuring literacy investment, youth opportunity, economic access, and civic infrastructure across America.
National Literacy Snapshot
Comprehensive analysis of literacy investment and reading access across America
Coming SoonYouth Opportunity Index
State-by-state assessment of youth programming and workforce development initiatives
Coming SoonCreative Economy Brief
Tracking support systems for entrepreneurs, creators, and local economic growth
Coming SoonAnnual State of Civic Opportunity Report
Complete overview of civic infrastructure and community development nationwide
Launching 2026Transparency Statement: All research is based on publicly available data, budget records, legislative activity, and community input. D.I.C.E. does not endorse candidates or engage in partisan campaign activity.
Civic Fellows Program (National)
Developing America's Next Civic Leaders
D.I.C.E. Civic Fellows is a national youth leadership program equipping high school and college students with civic literacy, research skills, and community engagement experience.
Forums & National Dialogue
D.I.C.E. hosts nonpartisan forums, digital roundtables, and national conversations throughout the year, culminating at the annual Dreaming in America Summit.
D.I.C.E. is a civic initiative of World Was Made For You, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Institute does not endorse political candidates or engage in partisan campaign activity. All research is issue-based and nonpartisan.