Policy Grants (Discontinued)

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.

Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund Rolling Grant Program is sponsored by Lisa And Douglas Goldman Fund. The Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund provides grants across several strategic priorities including democracy, education, environment, and reproductive rights. The foundation follows a two-step application process, beginning with a required Letter of Inquiry (LOI) submitted through their online portal. Grant requests are reviewed on a rolling basis, with the board meeting quarterly to make funding decisions. The Fund seeks to be responsive and flexible, supporting both project-specific needs and general operations within its core interest areas. Geographic focus: San Francisco Bay Area and National Focus areas: Democracy & Civil Liberties, Education & Literacy, Environment, Health & Recreation, Jewish Community, Reproductive Health & Rights

The Hearst Foundations offer educational and cultural grants of $50,000 or more to established U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and substantial institutional capacity. Funding supports large-scale educational initiatives and cultural programs that deliver significant community benefit, with a focus on underserved youth populations. Applications are submitted exclusively through the Hearst Foundations Grants Portal. Organizations must demonstrate institutional strength and alignment with Hearst's priority areas. Due to competitive thresholds, start-ups and small organizations are generally not eligible. Separate regional contacts serve applicants east and west of the Mississippi River.