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Democracy Grants (Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund) is sponsored by Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund. Democracy Grants (Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund) is a grant from the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund that funds nonprofit organizations working to strengthen democratic participation and voting rights, particularly in California.
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Grants | Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Research Shows the Need to Reduce Barriers to a Bachelor's Degree in California Despite a bachelor's degree being the big equalizer in society, research shows that significant disparities for Black, Latino, and Native American students persist when it comes to college access and degree completion in California.
Letter From the President Inclusion and Belonging: No Time To Step Back Choosing to Remain Hopeful The current moment calls on us to take a harder look at what we do and how we do it, and to explore new ways to find—and advance—our common humanity. Photo Credit: Rohan Vaswani Celebrating our Nonprofit Leaders as we Mark our 70th Anniversary We draw inspiration from these and all the leaders we partner with and hope you do too.
Reflecting on Our Recent Grantee Perception Survey A Look Into What We Learned As we continue to refine our strategies and grantmaking practices, these survey results provide helpful guidance on how we can better partner with our grantees Letter From the President Reflecting on 70 Years of Impact Marking our 70th Anniversary by Celebrating the Power of People Since our founding in 1953, the Haas, Jr. Fund’s grantmaking has revolved around the people and organizations on the front lines of social and community change.
Pictured: Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. with their children (from left to right) Robert, Walter, and Betsy, who serve as Haas, Jr. Fund Trustees today. We invest in risk-takers and visionaries who are dedicated to making a positive difference in people’s lives. Our nonprofit and movement partners are the backbone of our work and an ongoing source of inspiration.
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We support organizations that are developing diverse young leaders, tackling racial inequality, and mobilizing communities to take a stand and work for change. Grants Paid in Millions of Dollars Learn More About Our Financials Our grants reflect an understanding that lasting social change is fueled by respect, inclusion, collaboration, and courage.
We work with our nonprofit partners to test new and promising strategies, shape solutions, and build strong organizations with the leadership and the resources to help communities thrive. As grantmakers, we have enormous respect for people and organizations working bravely for social change. We want to do everything we can to help make their work easier and bolder.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations; many grants support California‑based democracy work ([haasjr. org](https://www. haasjr. org/grants/search/democracy? utm_source=openai)). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (previous grants ranged $2,500–$200,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Democracy Grants (Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund) is funded by Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Innovative Postsecondary Models (IPM) Fund is sponsored by Panorama Global (backed by a collaborative of eight education foundations including Ascendium Education Group, College Futures Foundation, ECMC Foundation, Gates Foundation, the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Lumina Foundation, the Raikes Foundation, and Strada Education Foundation). This fund supports organizations demonstrating innovative approaches to postsecondary education, focusing on student-centeredness, affordability, career and workforce alignment, and removing barriers for underserved learners.
Innovative Postsecondary Models (IPM) Fund is sponsored by Panorama Global (backed by Ascendium Education Group, College Futures Foundation, ECMC Foundation, Gates Foundation, the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Lumina Foundation, the Raikes Foundation, and Strada Education Foundation). This fund invests in organizations demonstrating innovative approaches to postsecondary education, focusing on reimagining instructional design, delivery, assessment, student support, advancing affordability, career and workforce alignment, and removing barriers for underserved …
Innovative Postsecondary Models (IPM) Fund is sponsored by Panorama Global (backed by Ascendium Education Group, College Futures Foundation, ECMC Foundation, Gates Foundation, the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Lumina Foundation, the Raikes Foundation and Strada Education Foundation). This fund supports organizations demonstrating innovative approaches in postsecondary education, particularly those that use new learning technologies and focus on student-centeredness, affordability, career alignment, and removing barriers for underserved learners. While focused on postsecondary, projects involving digital learning and technology for educational access may align.
Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant is a grant from SheaMoisture and Brown Girl Jane that funds Black and woman-owned beauty and wellness businesses in the United States. Part of SheaMoisture's broader commitment to addressing racial inequality through its $1 million annual giving fund, this program specifically supports founders at the intersection of Black and women-owned entrepreneurship in the beauty and wellness sector. Applicants must be based in the U.S. and have operated their business for at least one year. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000. Check the SheaMoisture Fund website for the current open cycle, as deadlines vary by cohort.
Support Adoption Grant Program is sponsored by Texas Office of the Attorney General. This program provides critical resources for pregnant women considering adoption and support for children awaiting placement with adoptive parents. Purpose areas include material needs for pregnant women, needs of children awaiting placement, training and advertising related to adoption, and pre- and post-adoption counseling.