Leadership Now 2026 Summit Award
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Each year Leadership Now honors an 'unsung hero' for their extraordinary yet under-recognized contributions to defending and renewing democracy.
Award Type: Recognition award for individuals making significant contributions to democracy defense and renewal
Past Recipients: Stephen Richer and Adam Kinzinger
Geographic Scope: United States
How to Apply
Nomination Process
How to Apply:
- Submit a nomination through the Member Nomination Form (available to members)
- Share information about who you would like to see recognized for their extraordinary yet under-recognized contributions to defending and renewing democracy
Nomination Period: Annual (specific deadline date not provided on the website)
What Leadership Now Project actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $183K
- Median grant
- $183K
- By dollars: District of Columbia 100%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC.
Example grants
Project Democracy · Washington, DC
Wi case against authoritarianism media campaign & media support and analysis for ny-04…
$183K
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Fields of Work
- Human rights
- Social justice
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