Discover 498 grantmaking foundations funding civic engagement & democracy programs, with combined annual giving of $3.2B. The median grant size for civic engagement & democracy is $40K.
Foundations
498
Total Annual Giving
$3.2B
Total Assets Under Management
$7.2B
Median Grant Size
$40K
States with Funders
46
Total Grants on Record
12,791
Live programs funding civic engagement & democracy that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations advancing a specific Democracy and Civic Initiatives objective through an RFP or eligible open application.
Who can apply: Applications are considered from qualified, tax-exempt organizations. For purposes other than scholarships or fellowships, grants are made only to organizations qualified as Section 501(c)(3) charities. The Foundation does not fund loans, grants-in-aid, or fellowships directly to individuals, does not fund political or propaganda purposes, and does not cover indirect costs.
Who can apply: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations based in and primarily serving Chicago residents; youth must be in meaningful decision-making roles; the work must align with the Foundation’s power-building continuum and demonstrate active coalitions of young leaders.
Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or apply with a fiscal sponsor. Projects should align with systems-change work in civic engagement and democracy.
Who can apply: Accepts applications from nonprofits for projects that fit within the geographic and strategic boundaries of the grant area. Does not provide direct support to individuals.
From Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Who can apply: Supports efforts to build and strengthen communities toward a just and civil society; not for event sponsorship, staff training, general program support, or partisan activity.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS & POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING | WASHINGTON, DC | $177.7M | $6.4M | $51.7M | W24 | Regional |
| Our American Future Foundation | Washington, DC | $92M | $32.6M | $4.7M | R40 | Local |
| VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT | WASHINGTON, DC | $43.6M | $9.2M | $264K | R40 | National |
| NEXTGEN EDUCATION FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $22.3M | $6.7M | $3.7M | R40 | Regional |
| The Center for Election Innovation & Research | Washington, DC | $17.2M | $13.4M | $1.1M | R40 | National |
| ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ORGANIZING | WASHINGTON, DC | $16.1M | $8.7M | $93K | R40 | National |
| EVERY ELIGIBLE AMERICAN | WASHINGTON, DC | $14.5M | $550K | $988K | R40 | National |
| MICHIGAN CIVIC ACTION FUND | MADISON HEIGHTS, MI | $14.4M | $1.4M | $100K | R40 | Regional |
| MICHIGAN CIVIC EDUCATION FUND | MADISON HEIGHTS, MI | $12.1M | $2.8M | $49K | R40 | Local |
| PA ALLIANCE ACTION | Philadelphia, PA | $10.6M | $635K | $100K | R40 | Regional |
WASHINGTON, DC
$177.7M
$6.4M
$51.7M
Washington, DC
$92M
$32.6M
$4.7M
WASHINGTON, DC
$43.6M
$9.2M
$264K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$22.3M
$6.7M
$3.7M
Washington, DC
$17.2M
$13.4M
$1.1M
WASHINGTON, DC
$16.1M
$8.7M
$93K
WASHINGTON, DC
$14.5M
$550K
$988K
MADISON HEIGHTS, MI
$14.4M
$1.4M
$100K
MADISON HEIGHTS, MI
$12.1M
$2.8M
$49K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 82 | $1.7B | View all in District of Columbia | |
| California | 67 | $228.8M | View all in California | |
| New York | 46 | $455M | View all in New York | |
| Texas | 26 | $25.3M | View all in Texas | |
| Massachusetts | 22 | $128.7M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Colorado | 17 | $18.1M | View all in Colorado | |
| Ohio | 17 | $14.4M | View all in Ohio | |
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $21.1M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Florida | 17 | $34.5M | View all in Florida | |
| Virginia | 16 | $105.4M | View all in Virginia | |
| North Carolina | 15 | $127.5M | View all in North Carolina | |
| Michigan | 15 | $38.1M | View all in Michigan | |
| Georgia | 13 | $16.6M | View all in Georgia | |
| Washington | 13 | $20.4M | View all in Washington | |
| Maryland | 11 | $25.3M | View all in Maryland |
$847.2M in annual giving
$360.2M in annual giving
$107.4M in annual giving
$36.7M in annual giving
$1.4B in annual giving
$26.1M in annual giving
$31.6M in annual giving
$437.5M in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$40K
New Grantee Rate
79%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
67%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Civic Engagement & Democracy foundation awards grants of $40K. Approximately 79% of Civic Engagement & Democracy foundations actively fund new organizations, and 67% accept unsolicited proposals.
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