Rural Youth Voter Fund

Overview:
A year-round power-building effort in collaboration with the Rural Democracy Initiative (RDI) and Movement Voter Project (MVP). The Rural Youth Voter Fund identifies and supports the most creative and committed grassroots groups — high-potential groups that are often under-the-radar and under-funded.

Focus Areas

• Target Population: Community-rooted organizing groups focused on improving civic engagement among 18-35 year-olds, especially people of color who live beyond large cities
• Geographic Focus: Small towns and rural areas (non-urban communities)
• Rationale: Increased representation of young voters of color in small towns and rural areas is critical; local community organizations are most effective at reaching these voters

Funding Types

Tax-Deductible (501(c)(3)) Component:

• Supports registration drives and other non-political engagement work
• Contributions are tax-deductible

Political (501(c)(4)) Component:

• For those preferring to make political contributions of 501(c)(4) dollars
• Allows more flexible and political engagement of the same community
• Available on separate funding page

Contact

For general funding questions: emilia@cleanprosperousamerica.org

How to Apply

Through CaPA Connector Platform:

1. Create or Update Organization Profile:
   • Create a profile for your organization on the CaPA Connector
   • Update your profile at least once a year with information about your programs and structure
   • Ensure profile clearly describes your voter engagement and civic engagement work with young people (18-35) in rural/small town areas
2. Profile Information to Highlight:
   • Focus on youth engagement (aged 18-35)
   • Emphasis on work in rural and small town communities
   • People of color outreach and engagement
   • Civic engagement activities
   • Geographic regions served
   • Organization leadership and capacity
3. Respond to RFPs:
   • Monitor for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) distributed through CaPA's network
   • Submit proposals when RFPs are released for your geographic focus area
4. Annual Reporting (if funded):
   • Complete annual Impact Report Form if you receive $5,000 or more
   • Report includes: organization information updates, budget worksheet, impact summary

Contact for Questions

• Funding Questions: emilia@cleanprosperousamerica.org
• Profile Updates: ariana@cleanprosperousamerica.org