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The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization distributed a total of $29.1 million across 72 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROMOTE AND BRING ABOUT ADVANCES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF PUBLIC POLICY
Cause Areas
2
Public policy
Public affairs
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FWDUS INC
$199.9M
55%
THE JUST TRUST FOR ACTION
$83.7M
23%
NPH Action Fund
$11.6M
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY?
No. CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY give?
CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, North Carolina, 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 CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $245 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY make each year?
In 2024, CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $29.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY fund recently?
In 2024, CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include FWDUS INC, THE JUST TRUST FOR ACTION, and NPH Action Fund. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY?
CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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