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)
Latest Grants for Voter Engagement
The latest and upcoming grants, awards, fellowships, and other opportunities and resources in the area of Voter Engagement for nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and individuals in the United States.
2025 Seeding the Future Grants (Missouri and Illinois)
Seeding the Future Grants are general operating funds awarded for one year to organizations with proposals that align with Deaconess’ intended impact. Donor Name: Deaconess Foundation State: Illinois, Missouri County: Franklin County (MO), Jefferson County (MO), Madison County (IL), Monroe County (IL), Saint Charles County (MO), Saint Clair … [Read more...] about 2025 Seeding the Future Grants (Missouri and Illinois)
Cleveland VOTES’ Equitable Civic Engagement Fund 2025 – Ohio
The Equitable Civic Engagement Fund (ECEF) aims to provide grants to nonprofit organizations committed to educating, connecting and empowering voting age residents in the Greater Cleveland area. Donor Name: Cleveland VOTES State: Ohio County: Ashtabula County (OH), Cuyahoga County (OH), Geauga County (OH), Lake County (OH), Lorain County (OH), … [Read more...] about Cleveland VOTES’ Equitable Civic Engagement Fund 2025 – Ohio
Grants to Increase Voter Participation in Pennsylvania
The William Penn Foundation seeks to support nonpartisan efforts that increase the number of eligible Pennsylvanians who vote and decrease the racial gap in voter turnout. Donor Name: William Penn Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 01/31/2025 Size of the Grant: More than $1 … [Read more...] about Grants to Increase Voter Participation in Pennsylvania
Missouri and Illinois: Seeding the Future Grants (Cycle 4)
Seeding the Future Grants are offered quarterly to support efforts that pursue accelerated change in conditions and systems transformation through coalition and base building, grassroots advocacy, civic engagement, community organizing, and public policy development/change. Donor Name: Deaconess Foundation State: Illinois, Missouri County: … [Read more...] about Missouri and Illinois: Seeding the Future Grants (Cycle 4)
2024 Above The Noise Community Events Fund (Colorado)
Above The Noise Community Events Fund is to support Colorado newsrooms in hosting in-person community engagement events that help journalists engage with and hear from new community members, amplify the needs and concerns of the communities they serve, facilitate community conversations and dialogue around important issues, and build trusted … [Read more...] about 2024 Above The Noise Community Events Fund (Colorado)
Applications open for Seeding the Future Grants (Missouri & Illinois)
The Deaconess Foundation is requesting applications for its Seeding the Future Grants to support efforts that pursue accelerated change in conditions and systems transformation through coalition and base building, grassroots advocacy, civic engagement, community organizing, and public policy development/change. Donor Name: Deaconess … [Read more...] about Applications open for Seeding the Future Grants (Missouri & Illinois)
Building Community Voice Fund (BCVF) Grant 2024
The Building Community Voice Fund (BCVF) is a non-partisan fund established within the NAACP, in collaboration with GSSA, funders, and select partners, to provide grants to 501(c)(3) voter registration and voter turnout initiatives and organizations, including complementary voter education and voter protection programs. Donor Name: The National … [Read more...] about Building Community Voice Fund (BCVF) Grant 2024
2024 Elections Journalism Fellowship
The National Press Foundation offers this professional development opportunity for journalists to enhance skills, increase knowledge and recharge their reporting. Donor Name: National Press Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: 05/27/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant … [Read more...] about 2024 Elections Journalism Fellowship
Request for Proposal for Get Out the Vote 2024 – Connecticut
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is pleased to announce a competitive grant opportunity designed to support civic engagement and voter participation in the 2024 presidential election in the City of Hartford or the Greater Hartford region. Donor Name: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving State: Connecticut City/Town: Selected … [Read more...] about Request for Proposal for Get Out the Vote 2024 – Connecticut
Request for Proposals for Organizing Innovations Grants
The Black Futures Lab (c3) and the Black to the Future Action Fund (c4) are offering grants up to $250,000 for Black voter organizing innovations. Donor Name: Black Futures Lab State: North Carolina, California, Louisiana, Wisconsin and Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 11/01/2023 Size of the Grant: Up to … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals for Organizing Innovations Grants
Youth Fund for Social Change in Illinois and Indiana
The Crossroad Fund is accepting applications for the Youth Fund for Social Change. Donor Name: Crossroad Fund State: Illinois and Indiana City: Chicago and Gary Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/10/2023 Size of the Grant: $3,000 to $15,000 Details: The Youth Fund (YF) provides resources to youth working on social justice … [Read more...] about Youth Fund for Social Change in Illinois and Indiana
2023 FAITHS Community Partners Grant Program – California
Congregations and faith-based organizations are invited to apply for FAITHS Community Partner Grants from the San Francisco Foundation. Donor Name: San Francisco Foundation State: California County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/11/2023 Size of the Grant: up to $25,000 Grant Duration: 1 … [Read more...] about 2023 FAITHS Community Partners Grant Program – California
2023 Vote Your Voice Field Strengthening Grant
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta (Foundation) and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has announced the opening of a new series of grants through the Vote Your Voice initiative. Donor Name: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta State: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi County: All Counties Type of … [Read more...] about 2023 Vote Your Voice Field Strengthening Grant
Apply now for Voter Education Fund – Washington
The Seattle Foundation and King County Elections partner to increase engagement and voter participation in underserved communities through the Voter Education Fund. Donor Name: Seattle Foundation State: Washington County: King County (WA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/11/2023 Details: Seed Level Funding supports … [Read more...] about Apply now for Voter Education Fund – Washington
Grants to support Policy, Advocacy and Voter Engagement in Colorado
The Denver Foundation is pleased to invite qualified nonprofits working on voter engagement to apply for funding from the Civic Fabric Fund. Donor Name: The Denver Foundation State: Colorado County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/30/2023 Size of the Grant: $5,000 to $15,000 Details: Through the Civic … [Read more...] about Grants to support Policy, Advocacy and Voter Engagement in Colorado
Request for Proposals: Nonpartisan Election Education (Arizona)
The Carter Center seeks proposals from local organizations with creative ideas to educate voters in their communities about the electoral process. Donor Name: The Carter Center State: Arizona County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2023 Size of the Grant: up to $10,000 Grant Duration: 3 … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Nonpartisan Election Education (Arizona)
Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s Neighborhoods Grant (California)
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Neighborhoods Grant to provide funding to residents and neighborhood groups working to create community-driven solutions and catalyze social change by building community and increasing the engagement, power and influence of community members affected by economic and racial … [Read more...] about Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s Neighborhoods Grant (California)
Grants for supporting Voter Education Activities in Washington
Seattle Foundation and King County Elections are partnering to increase engagement and voter participation in underserved communities through the Voter Education Fund. Donor Name: Seattle Foundation State: Washington County: King County (WA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: Multi-year Level: 02/24/2024 Seed Level Level: … [Read more...] about Grants for supporting Voter Education Activities in Washington
Apply Now for New Media Ventures Funds
New Media Ventures funds for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations building progressive power. The primary focus areas are media & narrative, organizing & advocacy, and elections & civic engagement. Donor Name: New Media Ventures (NMV) State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: … [Read more...] about Apply Now for New Media Ventures Funds
Funds for Youth Organizations working on Social Justice Issues
The Youth Fund for Social Change enables us to have a targeted impact on the growing sector of youth organizations in the Chicago area. Donor Name: Crossroads Fund States: Illinois, Indiana Cities: Chicago, Gary Type of Grant: Grant Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 11/16/202 Grant Size: $3,000 to $15,000 Details: The Youth Fund for … [Read more...] about Funds for Youth Organizations working on Social Justice Issues
Applications Open for Watch Us Vote Grants – Michigan
The Community Foundation for Muskegon County is seeking applications for its Watch Us Vote Grants. Donor Name: Community Foundation for Muskegon County State: Michigan County: Muskegon County (MI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/03/2022 Grant Size: up to $250 Details: The Community Foundation for Muskegon County believes … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Watch Us Vote Grants – Michigan
FAITHS Community Partners Grant Program (California)
FAITHS community partners grant program strengthens interfaith and race relations, increases civic and cultural participation, develops leaders, and provides community services to low-income residents and communities of color and programs addressing the needs of their communities during the pandemic, including housing and food insecurity. Donor … [Read more...] about FAITHS Community Partners Grant Program (California)
Election Coverage & Community Listening Fund
Do you have new ideas to improve your newsroom’s relationship with your communities through election coverage this year? The American Press Institute is accepting applications from local news organizations for small-project funding to support these efforts. Donor Name: American Press Institute State: All States County: All Counties Type … [Read more...] about Election Coverage & Community Listening Fund
Leland Fikes Foundation’s Grant Program (Texas)
The Leland Fikes Foundation is accepting grant applications to support a range of strategies to improve access to reproductive healthcare in Dallas, Texas. Donor Name: Leland Fikes Foundation State: Texas City: Dallas Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/12/2022 Details: Priorities During its early decades, the Leland Fikes … [Read more...] about Leland Fikes Foundation’s Grant Program (Texas)
