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Ford Foundation Homepage - Ford Foundation We’re building a world where everyone has the power to shape their lives. The Importance of Democracy and Rule of Law A Living Legacy of Social Justice at a Global Scale Marking 90 years, the Ford Foundation has evolved from a local trust into a global catalyst for justice.
By investing in institutions, individuals, and ideas, Ford empowers local leaders to solve systemic challenges and build a more dignified, equitable world.
Promote the Vote Fund: Ensuring Every Voice Is Heard in Michigan Learn how Promote the Vote Fund is strengthening voting rights and accessible, fair elections in Michigan through year-round voter education Heather Gerken Named to 2026 TIME 100 Philanthropy List Heather Gerken, who took over in November from longtime Ford Foundation president Darren Walker, believes American democracy currently faces what may be its greatest challenge yet.
Ford Foundation Adds $60 Million in New Funding to Strengthen Democracy Ford Foundation announced additional grants to nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations protecting and advancing democracy and the rule of law in the United States. Discover More News and Stories We are advancing equality We believe in the inherent dignity of all people and that inequality is the defining challenge of our time.
We invest in transformative ideas, individuals and institutions We’re reimagining philanthropy to catalyze leaders and organizations driving social justice and building movements across the globe. We believe inequality is at the root of nearly every injustice. To create meaningful, lasting change, we focus on nine interconnected areas.
Civic Engagement and Government Creativity and Free Expression Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice Natural Resources and Climate Justice Extraordinary stories of change, hope, and resilience from our community.
People-Powered Solutions: Connecting Local Communities and Global Challenges The Cost of “I Do” in the Disability Community Building on over 90 years of impact We have supported the work of some of history’s greatest minds, helped build pivotal institutions and seeded big ideas that have fueled groundbreaking movements. Our building—including our garden and gallery—is open to the public.
Center for Social Justice The Ford Foundation is located in New York City at the Center for Social Justice—a hub for social good and the courageous people who devote their lives to achieving it. In this space, we shine a light on artwork that wrestles with difficult questions, calls out injustice, and points the way toward a more fair and just future.
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The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest is a competitive program from Social Capital Inc. that funds youth-led community improvement projects in Greater Boston. Teams of high school students in grades 9 through 12 residing in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, or Suffolk counties develop project ideas through coaching from local professionals, then pitch their proposals to a live panel of judges. Winning teams receive $1,000 to $2,000 in grant funding to execute their community-strengthening visions. The program builds career skills including public speaking, project management, and team collaboration, while cultivating cross-socioeconomic connections among peers and mentors throughout the region.
The System Innovations Grant (Youth Opportunities Fund) is a multi-year funding opportunity from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that supports collaborative projects working to understand and strengthen systems so they function better for young people. Grants of up to $1,250,000 over five years fund collaboratives of two or more Ontario-based nonprofits aiming to create lasting systemic change that expands opportunities for youth ages 12 to 29, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous, Black, and other racialized youth facing systemic barriers. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations incorporated for at least five years in Ontario with a mandate to serve youth, forming a formal collaborative. Indigenous- and Black-led organizations and collaboratives are prioritized. Applications were due March 11, 2026—check the Ontario Trillium Foundation website for upcoming intake cycles.
Improving Veteran Mental Health Grant Program is a grant from The Cigna Group Foundation that funds nonprofits providing housing stability and wraparound support services to improve the mental health of military veterans. The Foundation committed $9 million over three years addressing housing instability and its mental health impacts, as an estimated 40,000 veterans go without shelter nightly and 1.5 million are at risk of homelessness. Funded programs include mortgage and rental assistance, employment re-entry training, and housing development for veterans. Eligible nonprofits must leverage evidence-informed programs and align with at least one goal: increasing permanent housing, improving housing affordability, or enhancing wraparound services for veterans transitioning from shelters.
The Ford Foundation committed $60M in democracy grants within 100 days of new leadership. What it means for nonprofits working on civic engagement, voting rights, and election integrity.
Read articleUnder new president Heather Gerken, Ford Foundation is routing $60M through Republican and Democratic election lawyers, veteran poll workers, and nonpartisan civic groups. The strategy reveals a new model for democracy grantmaking.
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