Voter Participation
The William Penn Foundation’s Voter Participation grant funds nonpartisan research and education projects to boost equitable voter turnout among underrepresented groups in Pennsylvania.
Funder: William Penn Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3.5M total; typical project duration up to 24 months; awards generally do not exceed 25% of an organization’s annual operating budget.
Summary: Supports nonpartisan education and outreach to increase equitable voter turnout in Pennsylvania, with a focus on underrepresented communities.
Key Information: Voter registration activities are not eligible for funding; organizations must have experience with the communities they intend to serve.
Description
The William Penn Foundation’s Voter Participation grant seeks to improve voter turnout and civic engagement in Pennsylvania, especially among underrepresented groups such as communities of color, low-income individuals, younger voters, and those with lower educational attainment. The program funds nonpartisan projects that educate eligible voters about the importance of voting and how to access the electoral process, with the goal of closing turnout gaps and ensuring equitable democratic participation across Philadelphia and the state. The Foundation measures progress by analyzing turnout trends and gaps by race, and partners with research centers to better understand and address disparities.
