National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI)

Grant for Community Civic Action Nonprofits and Organizations

$2,500–$5,000

Amount

Cash

Rolling

Deadline

United States

Geography

National

Grant

Type

Non Profit

Civic Engagement
Democracy, Voting & Elections
Community Development & Housing

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About this grant

Supports local, nonpartisan project ideas and civic actions that emerge from 'What's Next, America?' community discussions. Intended for communities that have completed the discussion portion of the program and have hosted or are preparing to host an action summit. Funds collaborative, community-driven efforts such as youth-led initiatives, working groups, coalitions, and civic action projects.

What you get

Grant award of $2,500 to $5,000
Support for local civic action projects identified through 'What's Next, America?' discussions
Funding for materials, coordination, outreach, accessibility, or logistics

How to apply

Basic applicant or organization information
Community or geographic focus
Brief description of the proposed civic action activity
Local partners involved
Intended use of funds
Proposed timeline
Commitment to nonpartisanship
Agreement to share basic learning, stories, and outcomes with NIFI

Eligibility

Must have completed the community discussion portion of 'What's Next, America?' and hosted or be preparing to host an action summit
Must be a community-based organization, civic group, school, college, university, library, museum, community foundation, local government, faith-based organization, or informal group with a fiscal sponsor
Groups without 501(c)(3) status must apply through an eligible fiscal sponsor
All activities must be strictly nonpartisan and aligned with NIFI's charitable and educational purposes
Funds may not be used for lobbying, electioneering, ballot measure advocacy, or candidate activity

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