We partner with local communities and leaders to build more open, informed, and peaceful societies and strengthen their resilience through our dual role as a funder and implementer.
Dt Institute pairs grantmaking with implementation, and its recent awards show a clear tilt toward programmatic work in peace, human rights, and information integrity. One of its defining patterns is repeated support for human rights defenders through the ACCELERATE program, which combines financial support with technical advisement and a learning agenda. That same approach appears in grants tied to democracy protection and rapid response, alongside funding for peace and stability, economic opportunity, and counter-disinformation work. The foundation’s recent record includes a $303,333 program implementation grant to the West Point Association of Graduates and a $100,000 program implementation grant to The Carter Center. It also backed Net Freedom Pioneers with $257,310 for program implementation, indicating that substantial shares of its giving are directed to organizations carrying out specific projects rather than only general support. Across its issue-based funds, Dt Institute works with nonprofits, think tanks, civil society organizations, and individual researchers on globally oriented initiatives. Its portfolio also includes support for independent media, civic engagement, climate-related work through Clean World Fund, and leadership development through the Leadership Accelerator Fund. The combination of issue funds and implementation-oriented grants gives the foundation a hybrid profile: it funds research and programs while also directly supporting field-facing interventions.
Human rights defenders are central to Dt Institute’s grantmaking. Through ACCELERATE Action Grants, it provided $100,000 to The Carter Center for rapid-response and programmatic support to human rights defenders, and the program description also ties that work to democracy protection and capacity building. The same theme appears in its separate ACCELERATE Programmatic Grants, which support new initiatives, scaling, and shared learning. Peace and stability is another clear priority. The Peace and Stability Fund supports research and programs that identify, prevent, or counter drivers of radicalization and build lasting peace; one recent grant gave $40,000 to The Sentry for program implementation. Independent media and counter-disinformation work also show up in the grant record. Dt Institute gave $75,000 to The Tor Project Inc for program implementation, and its Ukraine Civil Society Emergency Response Fund explicitly includes support for independent journalism and counter-propaganda. Economic opportunity is addressed through the Prosperity for All Fund, which supports research and program activities that advance inclusive growth and community development globally.
$1.7M
$3.6M
$12.3M
$12.5M
Most grants fall between $19K and $108K, with a median of $70K.
25th Percentile
$19K
Median
$70K
75th Percentile
$108K
About 5% of grants go to recipients in DC.
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Dt Institute’s typical grant size sits at a p25 of $18,875, a median of $70,208, and a p75 of $107,628, which points to a mix of mid-sized and larger awards. The grant list also shows both general support and program implementation funding, with implementation grants especially visible in recent years. Several grantees recur across years, including West Point Association of Graduates, Internet Mastering & Company, Atlantic Council, Project Expedite Justice, and Operator Foundation, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than only one-off awards. The foundation is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals. It also runs some opportunities through open, unsolicited mechanisms, including ACCELERATE and the Ukraine Civil Society Emergency Response Fund.
Dt Institute gives nationally, and every grant in the provided sample goes to U.S. recipients. Maryland is the top state by grant count, while Virginia accounts for 5% of grants, showing that giving is broader than its Arlington headquarters. Recent awards cluster in several cities, including Washington, DC; Sacramento, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Chicago, IL; and West Point, NY. The recipient distribution does not show non-U.S. grant locations in the sample.
Its active programs center on human rights defenders, peace and stability, independent media and counter-disinformation, economic opportunity, leadership development, and climate-related work through Clean World Fund. The grant descriptions emphasize research, program implementation, rapid response, and capacity building.
Yes. Several active programs accept unsolicited requests, including ACCELERATE Programmatic Grants, ACCELERATE Action Grants, ACCELERATE — Human Rights Defenders Small Grants, and the Ukraine Civil Society Emergency Response Fund.
The foundation’s typical grant size ranges from a p25 of $18,875 to a median of $70,208 and a p75 of $107,628. Its recent awards include both smaller rapid-response grants and larger program implementation grants.
Recent and program-level descriptions show support for nonprofits, think tanks, civil society organizations, individual researchers, and human rights defenders. The foundation also uses programmatic grants and implementation funding for locally led initiatives and project-specific work.
The top state by grant count is Maryland, and 5% of grants go to recipients in Virginia. In the sample provided, all grants go to U.S. recipients, with cities including Washington, DC; Sacramento; Scottsdale; Chicago; and West Point.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Dt Institute that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: DT Institute awards grants to nonprofit organizations, think tanks, civil society organizations, and individual researchers pursuing innovative development approaches.
Who can apply: DT Institute awards grants to nonprofit organizations, think tanks, civil society organizations, and individual researchers pursuing innovative development approaches.
Who can apply: DT Institute awards grants to nonprofit organizations, think tanks, civil society organizations, and individual researchers; the fund specifically supports civil society, activists, and other key stakeholders.
Who can apply: DT Institute awards grants to nonprofit organizations, think tanks, civil society organizations, and individual researchers pursuing bold, innovative approaches to development.
Who can apply: DT Institute awards grants to nonprofit organizations, think tanks, civil society organizations, and individual researchers pursuing innovative development approaches.
Who can apply: Human rights defenders and partner organizations of The Carter Center and DT Institute meeting specified eligibility in the program guidance (see application materials).
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST POINT ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES | WEST POINT, NY | $303,333 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| NET FREEDOM PIONEERS | NARINA DEL REY, CA | $257,310 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| SA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $237,556 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| INTERNET MASTERING AND COMPANY INC | SACRAMENTO, CA | $104,903 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS FOR PEACE | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| THE CARTER CENTER | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| THE CARTER SCHOOL | ARLINGTON, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| THE TOR PROJECT INC | WINCHESTER, NH | $75,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| PROJECT EXPEDITE JUSTICE | KAILUA KONA, HI | $71,061 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| BRAVE NEW SOFTWARE PROJECT INC | COVINA, CA | $70,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| ACUTIS VENTURES LLC | ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL | $55,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| FRACTUS LLC WEPN | OAKLAND, CA | $52,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| LAU HEALTH FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| OPERATOR FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $37,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMICS AND PEACE | NEW YORK, NY | $32,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| NPH USA | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| SUDAN TRANSPARENCY AND POLCY TRAKER | WEST ORANGE, NJ | $15,964 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| ATLANTIC COUNCIL | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| S4 GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $135,833 | 2024 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| PROJECT EXPEDITE JUSTICE | KAILUA KONA, HI | $122,315 | 2024 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| NPH USA (NUESTROS PEQUENOS HERMANOS) | CHICAGO, IL | $115,875 | 2024 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| INTERNET MASTERING & COMPANY INC | SACRAMENTO, CA | $107,628 | 2024 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| ATLANTIC COUNCIL | WASHINGTON, DC | $65,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| OPERATOR FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $41,908 | 2024 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| THE SENTRY | WASHINGTON, DC | $40,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF DENVER | DENVER, CO | $18,875 | 2024 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| FRACTUS LLC-WEPN | OAKLAND, CA | $16,080 | 2024 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| ACUTIS VENTURES LLC | ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL | $14,845 | 2024 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| SIAMAK POURZAND FOUNDATION | BETHESDA, MD | $7,048 | 2024 | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION |
| WEST POINT ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES | WEST POINT, NY | $385,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF DENVER | DENVER, CO | $281,285 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NPH USA | CHICAGO, IL | $93,959 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DT GLOBAL | WASHINGTON, DC | $87,132 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INTERNET MASTERING & COMPANY | SACRAMENTO, CA | $83,419 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ATLANTIC COUNCIL | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| IFES (INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTRAL SYSTEMS) | ARLINGTON, VA | $70,208 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SIAMAK POURZAND FOUNDATION | BETHESDA, MD | $54,453 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE SENTRY | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| S4 GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $9,226 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
WEST POINT ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES
$303,333PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
NET FREEDOM PIONEERS
$257,310PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
SA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC
$237,556PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
INTERNET MASTERING AND COMPANY INC
$104,903PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS FOR PEACE
$100,000PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
THE CARTER CENTER
$100,000PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
THE CARTER SCHOOL
$100,000PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
PROJECT EXPEDITE JUSTICE
$71,061PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
BRAVE NEW SOFTWARE PROJECT INC
$70,000PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
ACUTIS VENTURES LLC
$55,000PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
FRACTUS LLC WEPN
$52,000PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
LAU HEALTH FOUNDATION INC
$50,000PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
OPERATOR FOUNDATION
$37,500PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMICS AND PEACE
$32,500PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
SUDAN TRANSPARENCY AND POLCY TRAKER
$15,964PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
S4 GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC
$135,833PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
PROJECT EXPEDITE JUSTICE
$122,315PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
INTERNET MASTERING & COMPANY INC
$107,628PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
OPERATOR FOUNDATION
$41,908PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
FRACTUS LLC-WEPN
$16,080PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
ACUTIS VENTURES LLC
$14,845PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
SIAMAK POURZAND FOUNDATION
$7,048PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
DT GLOBAL
$87,132GENERAL SUPPORT
INTERNET MASTERING & COMPANY
$83,419GENERAL SUPPORT
SIAMAK POURZAND FOUNDATION
$54,453GENERAL SUPPORT
S4 GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC
$9,226GENERAL SUPPORT
