For Partners
Democracy Fund’s partners include the grantees we support, as well as the foundations and philanthropists who join with us to create a vibrant and diverse public square, free and fair elections, effective and accountable government, and a just and inclusive society.
OUR GRANTMAKING
Democracy Fund champions the leaders and organizations who defend democracy and challenge it to be more open and just. We are proud to have supported more than 200 organizations doing this work.
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$275m
Made in grants
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400+
Organizations supported
Resources for Peer Funders
We can’t do this work alone. Democracy Fund is committed to partnering with a broad group of peer funders to develop strategy, create alignment, and dedicate pooled resources to support the field. We make our team of experts available to assist other foundations and philanthropists in learning about the issues facing democracy and in developing their funding strategies.
For information about partnering with Democracy Fund, contact us.
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to fostering robust American journalism that supports a healthy democracy. The failure of newsrooms to fully reflect their communities,… -
Faith In/And Democracy is a pilot funding and learning initiative led by PACE to explore the ways faith and faith communities can support democracy and civic…
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Democracy Fund believes that strong local news and a vibrant public square are critical to a healthy democracy. Today, local news is struggling in communities…
Expanding Impact With Joint Funds
Along with some of the nation’s largest grantmakers and philanthropists, Democracy Fund participates in a series of joint funds that leverage additional financial support, reduce the burden on grantees, and move resources to the field quickly and efficiently. When there’s a gap in the field, we partner with others to launch new funds.
Our Team
Lauren Hill
Senior Director, Philanthropic Partnerships
Resources for Grantees
Given the complex and interconnected nature of our democratic system, no one organization can pull all the levers necessary to advance the change we wish to see. Grantmaking allows Democracy Fund to empower a range of changemakers within the system, test and iterate new ideas, convene aligned partners and donors, and scale promising initiatives. Drawing on our deeply held values, we build relationships with grantees and partners grounded in mutual respect, humility, and a spirit of working together. We look for opportunities to act as a convener and a bridge builder and to add value to the field beyond the dollars we invest. Please note that Democracy Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals.
If you’re a Democracy Fund grantee, you can log in to the grantee portal below or find instructions for creating an account here.