Within this Governance and Democracy (G&D) initiative, Haynes Foundation has announced the LA County Governance Reform initiative, which will encourage and fund research and community engagement proposals.
Donor Name: Haynes Foundation
State: California
County: Los Angeles County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/13/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Dramatic changes in Washington, D.C. are placing unprecedented pressure on local governments, organizations, and communities. Greater Los Angeles represents a significant opportunity for fresh thinking around our local governing institutions and for building and strengthening our democracy from the ground up.
In anticipation of this chance for better governance and wider democracy, the board of directors of the Haynes Foundation has determined to marshal considerable financial and civic resources to county governance.
Funding Information
The budget parameters for planning grants and research-to-action grants are as follows:
- Planning grants: One year up to a maximum of $100,000
- Research-to-Action grants: Up to two years at up to $250,000 per year.
Eligibility Criteria
The foundation expects research proposals to incorporate partnerships with certified 501c3 organizations that can provide community and civic education and engagement around issues of county governance. These activities can include:
- Civic education around county reform
- Community convening
- Written and digital materials including “explainers”
- Accessible guides to L.A. County government
- Media partnerships.
For more information, visit Haynes Foundation.
