Public Wise Grants

Public Wise Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Public Wise
Last Updated: February 07, 2026

Summary

Public Wise Grants aims to enhance democracy by providing unrestricted operational funding to organizations committed to voting rights. Established in 2019, Public Wise focuses on grassroots efforts to ensure equitable representation and access to the ballot, particularly in key states like Michigan and Georgia. Their mission is to empower communities, combat voter suppression, and strengthen democratic participation through education and partnership.

Overview

NOTE: Learn more about our partnership opportunities by emailing. Our Mission Persistent and unyielding in our commitment to a just multiracial democracy, Public Wise fights to secure a government that reflects the will and protects the rights of the people. We accomplish this through education, research, organizing, funding, and partnerships that support more voting and more equitable representation. Public Wise Public Wise is a 501c4 formed at the end of 2019 with the mission to create a government that reflects the will of the people. We believe this is best achieved through expanded democracy access. We provide unrestricted, operational grants for organizations working on voting rights and democracy. Grant Opportunities Public Wise grants are specifically designated as unrestricted, operational funds for groups working on the frontlines of the voter rights fight, both at the grassroots and national level. Our current funding supports efforts to ensure access to the ballot, help voters create voting plans, litigate against voter suppression, and build power in BIPOC communities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. We partner with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations engaged in voting rights and democracy access work across the country. Our priority states for grant funding are currently Michigan, Arizona, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.