Civic Engagement

“This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.” — Thurgood Marshall

The first step in becoming engaged is becoming aware. Access to information gives people the tools they need to connect, mobilize, and enact change. We define civic engagement as work that helps inform, empower and engage.

From investigating, myth-busting, storytelling, and educating to mobilizing, training, convening, and organizing, our investments seek to bring people together and spark collective action.

  • Local, innovative journalism that educates the public, holds leaders accountable and combats misinformation
  • Advocacy, organizing, and coalition-building dedicated to equity and justice 
  • Efforts to increase and expand civic participation

$735K

Total granted to organizations in the field of civic engagement in 2021

7

Total number of grants given to organizations in the field of civic engagement in 2021

For more information, contact our

Program Team