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The New Approach Advocacy Fund is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in Colorado, Oklahoma, and Missouri, with a total of $175,000 awarded to six grantees in 2023. This fund does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Reforming laws on a variety of social justice issues including but not limited to the adoption of non-punitive drug laws increases in the minimum wage and the expansion of voting rights. The work will include the following: i to educate the public and to promote discussions solutions and advancements on these issues ii to shape draft support and advocate for legislative reforms and ballot initiatives and other efforts that will advance reform and change laws on these issues iii to educate lawmakers and promote government policies that will implement reforms on these issues iv to educate the public to bring greater awareness and foster greater understanding of how such reforms further enhance the public interest and v for other lawful purposes. The Organization will educate and advocate through events conferences panels media and public outreach financial support and partnering with other organizations that share similar missions and goals.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATURAL MEDICINE COLORADO DBA ROCKY MTN VOTER GUIDE
$2M
57%
New Approach North Dakota
$265K
8%

MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
$75K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$240K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NEW APPROACH ADVOCACY FUND?
No. NEW APPROACH ADVOCACY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NEW APPROACH ADVOCACY FUND give?
NEW APPROACH ADVOCACY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Oklahoma, and Missouri. 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 NEW APPROACH ADVOCACY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NEW APPROACH ADVOCACY FUND fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NEW APPROACH ADVOCACY FUND make each year?
In 2023, NEW APPROACH ADVOCACY FUND awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $175 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NEW APPROACH ADVOCACY FUND fund recently?
In 2024, NEW APPROACH ADVOCACY FUND awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include NATURAL MEDICINE COLORADO DBA ROCKY MTN VOTER GUIDE, New Approach North Dakota, and MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NEW APPROACH ADVOCACY FUND?
NEW APPROACH ADVOCACY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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