Civic Engagement Grants

Focus Area: Civic engagement, voting rights, and democratic participation

Program Description

The New World Foundation supports efforts that protect voting rights, expand access, and strengthen democratic participation. Through civic engagement work, the Foundation invests in leaders, organizations, and coalitions shaping inclusive democracy.

Key Focus Areas

• Protecting voting rights and expanding access to voting
• Strengthening democratic participation
• Defending against voter suppression efforts
• Protecting civil, democratic, and constitutional rights
• Supporting free speech and civic participation
• Leadership development and grassroots organizing
• Policy advocacy ensuring marginalized community voices drive change
• Building infrastructure for vibrant, inclusive democracy
• Long-term and transformative civic participation (not episodic)

Grantee Types

• Grassroots leaders and community-based organizations
• Organizations focusing on civic participation and voter education
• Community-based organizing groups
• Leadership development initiatives
• Policy advocacy organizations

Geographic Scope

United States (national focus, with emphasis on marginalized communities historically excluded from decision-making)