The Deaconess Foundation is accepting applications for its Policy Campaign Grants.
Donor Name: Deaconess Foundation
State: Illinois, Missouri
County: Cass County (MO), Franklin County (MO), Jefferson County (MO), Madison County (IL), Monroe County (IL), Saint Charles County (MO), Saint Clair County (IL), Saint Louis County (MO)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Policy Campaign Grants provide up to $100,000 in general operating support for timely and urgent issue-based campaigns that advance public policy through voter engagement, civic activation, and community organizing aligned with desired impacts.
Policy campaign grants are designed to infuse resources into grassroots infrastructure at critical moments in campaign cycles, ensuring movements have the people, tools, and momentum needed to advance transformational justice. This component of Deaconess’ grantmaking strategy is designed to accelerate deep, systemic policy change—moving beyond surface-level reforms and centering leadership from the communities most affected.
Grants may support:
- Efforts which advance coordinated local or state public policy advocacy and organizing campaigns driving meaningful, systemic change
- Expansion of organizing capacity to respond to the ever-evolving legislative and electoral landscape
- Opportunistic or innovative initiatives that are well-positioned to advance policy change (i.e. ballot initiatives, voter expansion, access, and rights, etc.)
Funding Information
- The total distribution amount that will be awarded is $100,000 for general operating funds.
- Grants will be awarded for one year and are non-renewable.
Criteria
Deaconess provides flexible funding to nonprofit organizations in support of coalition and base building, grassroots advocacy, community organizing, public policy development/change, and advocacy efforts that pursue positive systemic change for the improved health and wellness of all people in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois.
For more information, visit Deaconess Foundation.
