STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION FUNDPub 78
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The STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND is a 501(c)(4) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Washington, D.C., Michigan, and Virginia. With a total of $1.2 million in grants paid to 23 grantees in 2023, the fund operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Cause Areas
1
Public administration
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VOTING PROJECT
$350K
7%
KANSAS VALUES INSTITUTE
$260K
5%
THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER
$100K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND?
No. STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND give?
STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Michigan, and Virginia. 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 ACTION FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND make each year?
In 2023, STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND fund recently?
In 2024, STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include VOTING PROJECT, KANSAS VALUES INSTITUTE, and THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND?
STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.