This grant funds community-led, nonpartisan efforts to increase voter engagement, defend voting rights, and advance fair representation for historically excluded groups in the US.
Funder: Tides
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: No set minimum or maximum; past grants range widely. Over $48M awarded since 2019; typical cycle supports 150+ grantees.
Summary: Funds community-led efforts to expand voter engagement, defend voting rights, fight disinformation, and advance fair representation in the US.
Key Information: For 501(c)(3) and selected 501(c)(4) organizations; focus on nonpartisan, community-driven civic engagement.
This grant, administered through the Healthy Democracy Fund at Tides, supports organizations working to break down systemic barriers in the US political system. The fund prioritizes the leadership of historically excluded communities, aiming to fight voter suppression, increase voter turnout, and foster meaningful political engagement. Grantees may use funding for nonpartisan voter education, registration drives, combating disinformation, defending voting rights, and advancing fair redistricting. Priority is given to efforts that are community-informed and reach across cultural and language barriers to ensure inclusive participation and representation.