Democracy and Civic Life Responsive Grants
The Henry Luce Foundation funds research and projects advancing access to news, civic education, and new democratic practices to strengthen U.S. democracy and civil society.
Funder: Henry Luce Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Typically ranges from tens of thousands to several hundred thousand dollars; multi-year grants possible.
Summary: Supports projects that expand access to news, civic education, community capacity, democratic participation, and dissemination of best practices to strengthen democracy and civil society in the US.
Key Information: Most grants are by invitation, but unsolicited concept notes are accepted through the portal.
Description
The Democracy and Civic Life Responsive Grants program, offered by the Henry Luce Foundation, aims to strengthen democracy and civil society in the United States by supporting innovative projects that expand citizen access to news and information, educate future citizens, and build the capacity of communities and civil society organizations. The initiative also funds efforts to develop and test new democratic approaches, support community-based problem solving, defend democratic rights, and disseminate best practices through research, convenings, and publications.
