NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY
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The National Endowment for Democracy is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Washington, DC, as well as New York and California. With a total of $150.3 million granted to 221 grantees in 2024, this funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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Cause Areas
2
Public administration
Public affairs
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE
$232.7M
23%
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
$227.5M
22%
AMERICAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LABOR SOLIDARITY
$223.7M
22%
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Total No. of Grants
78
Median 1st year grant
$66.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$85K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY?
No. NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY give?
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $67 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $150.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE, NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, and AMERICAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LABOR SOLIDARITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY?
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.