STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT
STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT
STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT
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The STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in New York, Massachusetts, and Georgia. It engages in relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SDP SEEKS TO IMPROVE DEMOCRACY BY ENCOURAGING CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
Cause Areas
1
Public administration
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATION INC
$47.7M
68%
STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION
$3.4M
5%
BE A HERO EDUCATION FUND INC
$2.2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$39K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT?
No. STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT give?
STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Georgia. 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 STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT make each year?
In 2024, STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $46.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT fund recently?
In 2024, STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATION INC, STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION, and BE A HERO EDUCATION FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT?
STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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