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Visit funder's website →Grants to Strengthen Democracy is sponsored by Ford Foundation. The Ford Foundation announced an additional $60 million in grants to nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations protecting and advancing democracy and the rule of law in the United States. These grants support efforts to ensure fair and safe administration of elections, advance voting rights, and increase civic participation.
The foundation's Civic Engagement and Government program has provided over $1 billion in grants to nonpartisan organizations within the United States over the last ten years.
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Grant opportunities - Ford Foundation At Ford, we envision a world in which all people have the power to shape their own lives, engage in decision-making that affects them, enjoy equitable access to resources, and realize their full potential. We invest in the individuals, ideas and institutions that address the underlying drivers of inequality and align with our programmatic work around the world .
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Further details can be found in the links below. Our filmmaking initiative under Creativity and Free Expression is accepts submissions for documentary film production grants. Submissions for documentary film production grants are currently closed.
Learn More About JustFilms New York City Good Neighbor Committee The Ford Foundation’s New York City Good Neighbor Committee accepts applications for grants from local organizations. Applications are currently closed and will open late Summer/early Fall 2025. Learn More About the Good Neighbor Committee
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations working to protect and advance democracy and the rule of law in the United States. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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