The Indianapolis Foundation is excited to announce the Indiana Climate & Democracy Catalyst Fund. Donor Name: The Indianapolis Foundation State: Indiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 11/20/2026 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The … [Read more...] about Indiana Climate & Democracy Catalyst Fund for Nonprofit Organizations
Latest Grants for Democracy & Good Governance
The latest and upcoming grants, awards, fellowships, and other opportunities and resources in the area of Democracy & Good Governance for nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and individuals in the United States.
Rooted and Rising Youth Leaders Grant – California
The Conrad Prebys Foundation is seeking applications for its Rooted and Rising Youth Leaders Grant. Donor Name: Conrad Prebys Foundation State: California County: San Diego County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/17/2026 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: A healthy democracy … [Read more...] about Rooted and Rising Youth Leaders Grant – California
Request for Applications for Scherman Foundation Grants
The Scherman Foundation is now accepting Letters of Intent to support initiatives that invest in the economic, political, and cultural transformation necessary for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to reclaim and build power. Donor Name: The Scherman Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Request for Applications for Scherman Foundation Grants
State & Local Cybersecurity Grant – State Agency (California)
The State & Local Cybersecurity Grant State Agency is designed to assist California state agencies to address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems, improve security of critical infrastructure and resilience of the services these entities provide to communities throughout the State of California. Donor Name: California … [Read more...] about State & Local Cybersecurity Grant – State Agency (California)
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant – Local and Tribal in California
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM) Branch, is soliciting proposals for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant – Local and Tribal (SL) Program. Donor Name: California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) State: California County: All … [Read more...] about State and Local Cybersecurity Grant – Local and Tribal in California
Democracy Grant Program – Minnesota
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation’s Democracy Grant Program seeks to strengthen organizing that builds power, narrative, leaders and infrastructure for lasting change. Donor Name: Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation State: Minnesota County: Dakota County (MN), Ramsey County (MN), Washington County (MN) Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Democracy Grant Program – Minnesota
Apply now for National Arts Futures Fellowship Program
The Creative West (formerly WESTAF) launches a new fellowship program in partnership with South Arts, National Arts Futures Fellowship (NAFF): A Call to Action for Early and Mid-Career Arts and Culture Professionals. Donor Name: Creative West State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: 10/05/2025 Size of the … [Read more...] about Apply now for National Arts Futures Fellowship Program
Submit Applications for America250 Grant- Georgia
Georgia Humanities is pleased to offer a special themed option for proposals supported by the America250 Commission and other federal funding. Donor Name: Georgia Humanities State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/06/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for America250 Grant- Georgia
Governance & Democracy Initiative (California)
The Haynes Foundation is seeking applications for its Governance & Democracy Initiative. Donor Name: Haynes Foundation State: California County: Los Angeles County (CA), Orange County (CA), Riverside County (CA), San Bernardino County (CA), Ventura County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/13/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to … [Read more...] about Governance & Democracy Initiative (California)
2025-2026 Park Foundation Grant Program (New York)
The Park Foundation makes grants to enhance sustainable society and environment, both nationally and in the local Ithaca community. Donor Name: Park Foundation State: New York City: Ithaca Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/19/2025 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Priorities … [Read more...] about 2025-2026 Park Foundation Grant Program (New York)
ND250 Community Initiatives Grant (North Dakota)
The North Dakota 250th Commission is seeking applications for its Community Initiatives Grant to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States through inclusive community projects and events that inspire North Dakotans to renew and strengthen democracy. Donor Name: North Dakota 250th Commission State: North Dakota County: All … [Read more...] about ND250 Community Initiatives Grant (North Dakota)
The Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation Grant (Texas)
The Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation seeks innovative solutions to intractable and persistent problems and strives to cultivate emerging talents and promising models. Donor Name: The Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation State: Texas County: McLennan County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/05/2025 Size of the Grant: Not … [Read more...] about The Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation Grant (Texas)
Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund Grant in California
The Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund is accepting applications from charitable organizations that work to enhance and strengthen society. Donor Name: Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund State: California County: San Francisco County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund Grant in California
Request for Proposals for LA County Governance Reform Initiative in California
Within this Governance and Democracy (G&D) initiative, Haynes Foundation is announcing the LA County Governance Reform initiative, which will encourage and fund research and community engagement proposals. Donor Name: The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation State: California County: Los Angeles County (CA) Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals for LA County Governance Reform Initiative in California
2025 Governance & Democracy Initiative – California
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2025 Governance & Democracy Initiative. Donor Name: The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation State: California County: Los Angeles County (CA), Orange County (CA), Riverside County (CA), San Bernardino County (CA), Ventura County (CA) Type … [Read more...] about 2025 Governance & Democracy Initiative – California
Funding available for State-Level Systemic Change in North Carolina
The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation funds organizations working to change policies, power structures and other root causes of challenges so that all North Carolinians can lead fulfilling lives. Donor Name: Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation State: North Carolina County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/31/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 … [Read more...] about Funding available for State-Level Systemic Change in North Carolina
William Penn Foundation’s Democracy and Civic Initiatives (Pennsylvania)
The William Penn Foundation’s Democracy and Civic Initiatives program is designed to support collective and collaborative action toward a more engaged, participatory city and state. Donor Name: William Penn Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/25/2025 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 … [Read more...] about William Penn Foundation’s Democracy and Civic Initiatives (Pennsylvania)
2026 ReNew Democracy Foundation Fellowship
The ReNew Democracy Foundation seeks to open doors for a diversity of new voices from across the country who want to make a difference in pragmatic, solutions-oriented, center-left congressional offices. Donor Name: ReNew Democracy Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: 06/30/2025 Size of the … [Read more...] about 2026 ReNew Democracy Foundation Fellowship
2025-2026 Park Foundation Grant (New York)
The Park Foundation is accepting grant applications to support efforts that advance a more just, equitable, and sustainable society and environment—both nationally and within the local Ithaca community. Donor Name: Park Foundation State: New York City: Ithaca Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/08/2025 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant … [Read more...] about 2025-2026 Park Foundation Grant (New York)
Scherman Foundation Grants for BIPOC Power Building
The Scherman Foundation is now accepting Letters of Intent to support initiatives that drive the economic, political, and cultural transformation necessary for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to reclaim and build power. Donor Name: The Scherman Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Scherman Foundation Grants for BIPOC Power Building
Grants for Pacific Islander-led and -serving Organizations in California
The Sacramento Region Community Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the annual API Rise Fund opportunity for the 2023-2024 year. Donor Name: Sacramento Region Community Foundation State: California County: Sacramento County, Yolo County Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 01/17/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to … [Read more...] about Grants for Pacific Islander-led and -serving Organizations in California
$10 Million Initiative to Scale Bold Solutions and Restore Public Trust
The Trust in American Institutions Challenge is a $10 million initiative designed to scale a bold solution that will build and restore public trust in the core institutions that form the pillars of society in the United States. Donor Name: Lever for Change State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Awards and … [Read more...] about $10 Million Initiative to Scale Bold Solutions and Restore Public Trust
NARA: Publishing Historical Records in Collaborative Digital Editions
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) of the National Archives supports projects that promote access to America's historical records to encourage understanding of the democracy, history, and culture. Donor Name: National Archives and Records Administration State: All States County: All Counties Type of … [Read more...] about NARA: Publishing Historical Records in Collaborative Digital Editions
NHPRC/NARA: Archival Projects 2026
Through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), the National Archives supports projects that promote access to America's historical records to encourage understanding of the democracy, history, and culture. Donor Name: National Archives and Records Administration State: All States County: All Counties Type … [Read more...] about NHPRC/NARA: Archival Projects 2026
Maryland Two Fifty Commission announces Inclusive History Grant
The MD Two Fifty Commission's Inclusive History Grant Program will fund the exploration of under-represented narratives related to Marylanders' struggle for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness before, during, and after the American Revolution. Donor Name: Maryland Two Fifty Commission State: Maryland County: All Counties Type of … [Read more...] about Maryland Two Fifty Commission announces Inclusive History Grant
