Democracy and Civic Initiatives
Enabling more people to participate in democratic processes and finding collaborative ways for funders to accelerate improvement.
Change for the better, for the region and the people who live here, happens when we take action together. Our Democracy and Civic Initiatives Program focuses on building trust and participation in democratic processes so that more voices can be heard, and more interests equitably represented.
We want to help the region better respond to what its residents need, when they need it. We want to expand collaboration among funders nationally and locally to focus more dollars here, to advance initiatives that may be outside of our five grantmaking programs.
Program Objectives
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Strategy
Build trust and participation, particularly among underrepresented communities, in Pennsylvania’s democratic processes.
Strategy
Increase the amount and efficiency of philanthropic giving in the Philadelphia region.
Strategy
Respond to emerging developments of citywide and regional significance.
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Current Grant Opportunities
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Democracy and Civic Initiatives Team
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