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Grants Database
Showing 124 -148 of 373 grants equaling $36,828,250.00
Your Selections: Democracy and Civil Liberties X
| Organization Sort | Grant Amount Sort | Program Area SortFilter | Type of Support SortFilter | Location Sort | Year SortFilter |
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| William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice | Grant Amount$50,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2016 |
| To reduce the influence of money in politics by defending campaign finance laws that are under attack in the courts and developing legal strategies to counter the power of special interests in the US political system. More information: http://www.brennancenter.org |
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| Demos | Grant Amount$50,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2017 |
| Addressing the Role of Money in Politics, to expose the problems associated with money in politics and its connection to the economy and to build support for solutions. More information: http://www.demos.org |
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| William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice Inc | Grant Amount$50,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2018 |
| To reduce the influence of money in politics by defending campaign finance laws that are under attack in the courts and developing legal strategies to counter the power of special interests in the US political system. More information: http://www.brennancenter.org |
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| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | Grant Amount$50,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2018 |
| Students Demand Action, to support student-led chapters in high schools, colleges, and communities across the country working to increase public awareness about gun violence issues. More information: https://everytown.org/ |
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| William J. Brennan Jr. Center For Justice | Grant Amount$50,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2019 |
| To reduce the influence of money in politics by defending campaign finance laws that are under attack in the courts and developing legal strategies to counter the power of special interests in the US political system. More information: http://www.brennancenter.org |
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| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Grant Amount$375,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2019 |
| Voting Rights Project, to challenge voter suppression measures and expand access to voting through litigation and public education. $375,000.00 over three years (2019-2022). | |||||
| Demos | Grant Amount$100,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2019 |
| Freedom to Vote Project, to protect the right to vote by fighting voter suppression while expanding access to voting, particularly for people of color, low-income individuals, and young voters. More information: http://www.demos.org |
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| Demos | Grant Amount$100,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2020 |
| Freedom to Vote Project, to protect the right to vote by fighting voter suppression while expanding access to voting, particularly for people of color, low-income individuals, and young voters. More information: https://www.demos.org/ |
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| Trace Media | Grant Amount$75,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2020 |
| To add a public health desk to The Trace’s newsroom to report on gun violence through the lens of public health with a focus on gun homicides and community violence, suicide by firearms, and distilling research on gun violence to ensure that it reaches the public and policymakers. More information: https://www.thetrace.org/ |
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| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Grant Amount$40,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2020 |
| Reimagining the Role of Police, to reduce the role, responsibilities, and presence of police in the everyday lives of communities that are heavily policed.
More information: https://www.aclu.org |
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| NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund | Grant Amount$40,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2020 |
| Policing Reform Campaign, to monitor police conduct in cities throughout the country and ensure that government officials keep communities safe, hold law enforcement officers accountable for misconduct, and improve policing tactics.
More information: www.naacpldf.org |
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| William J. Brennan Jr. Center for Justice | Grant Amount$100,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2020 |
| To address the threats to voting during the COVID-19 pandemic through communications and policy development and advocacy.
More information: www.brennancenter.org |
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| Demos | Grant Amount$100,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2020 |
| Freedom to Vote Project, to protect the right to vote by fighting voter suppression while expanding access to voting, particularly for people of color, low-income individuals, and young voters. More information: http://www.demos.org |
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| Demos | Grant Amount$100,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2021 |
| Democracy Reform Project, to protect and expand the right to vote by fighting voter suppression while expanding access to voting, particularly for historically disenfranchised communities. More information: https://www.demos.org/ |
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| William J. Brennan Jr. Center For Justice | Grant Amount$100,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2021 |
| Voting Rights and Election Security, to address current threats to voting and strengthen US democracy through legal advice, research, and communications. More information: http://www.brennancenter.org |
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| William J. Brennan Jr. Center For Justice | Grant Amount$100,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2022 |
| Defending the Future of American Democracy, to work with election officials to develop and implement secure, resilient election practices. More information: http://www.brennancenter.org |
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| March For Our Lives Foundation | Grant Amount$50,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2023 |
| Judicial Advocacy, to advance the legal argument that gun violence presents a unique vulnerability to children and their freedoms. More information: http://www.marchforourlives.com |
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| Demos | Grant Amount$75,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2023 |
| Democracy Reform Project, to protect and expand the right to vote by fighting voter suppression while expanding access to voting. More information: http://https://www.demos.org/ |
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| Students Learn Students Vote Coalition | Grant Amount$50,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2023 |
| To bring first-time and new voters into the electoral process and ensure that college students throughout the country have easy and equal access to participate in every election. More information: http://slsvcoalition.org |
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| Head Count Inc | Grant Amount$100,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportGeneral Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2023 |
| To advance participation in democracy by reaching young people at events and through digital outreach to encourage them to register and turn out to vote. More information: http://www.headcount.org |
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| Brennan Center For Justice | Grant Amount$100,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2024 |
| Voting Rights and Elections Program, to address current threats to voting and strengthen US democracy through legal advice, research, and communications. More information: http://www.brennancenter.org |
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| March For Our Lives Foundation | Grant Amount$50,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2024 |
| Judicial Advocacy, to advance the legal argument that gun violence presents a unique vulnerability to children and their freedoms. | |||||
| Students Learn Students Vote Coalition | Grant Amount$50,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportGeneral Support | LocationNew York, NY | Year2024 |
| To bring first-time and new voters into the electoral process and ensure that college students throughout the country have easy and equal access to participate in every election. More information: http://slsvcoalition.org |
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| Ignite | Grant Amount$15,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationOakland, CA | Year2012 |
| To foster the development of young women's political knowledge and ambition by supporting the expansion of Ignite's programs at San Francisco schools. | |||||
| Project Vote Smart | Grant Amount$15,000 | Program AreaDemocracy and Civil Liberties | Type of SupportProject Support | LocationPhilipsburg, MT | Year2009 |
| Civics Education Program, to design curriculum materials and Web-based civics educational programs for student audiences based on Vote Smart's database. | |||||
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