Funding search · democracy and civic engagement · Florida
Who funds democracy and civic engagement work in Florida
15 funders have a record of paying for democracy and civic engagement work by Florida recipients: 65 grants totaling $5.8M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are Ventus Charitable Foundation ($413,000), Alliance for Youth Action ($807,203) and Community Foundation of North ($155,707).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Florida recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Ventus Charitable FoundationPalm Beach Gardens, FL
11 matching grants · $413,000 · through 2023Largest: $100,000 to FLORIDA PHILANTHROPIC NETWORK — florida civic engagement initiative
Alliance for Youth ActionWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
7 matching grants · $807,203 · through 2024Largest: $338,500 to ENGAGE MIAMI — civic engagement, issue campaigns, voter education
Community Foundation of NorthTallahassee, FLCharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $155,707 · through 2024Largest: $67,391 to THE VILLAGE SQUARE INC — civic engagement
A Healthier DemocracyBoston, MACharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $52,500 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to CENTRAL FLORIDA FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC DBA TRUE HEALTH — conduct non-partisan civic engagement activities
Naacp Empowerment ProgramsBaltimore, MDCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $1.1M · through 2024Largest: $686,054 to EQUAL GROUND EDUCATION FUND — bcvf grant to strengthen civic engagement and voter participation in black communities
Alliance for Youth OrganizingWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $760,313 · through 2024Largest: $150,000 to ENGAGE MIAMI — civic engagement
The Oregon Community FoundationPortland, ORCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $181,564 · through 2024Largest: $89,584 to Schwab Charitable Fund — civic engagement
Largest: $150,000 to FLORIDA ALLIANCE FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT — general operating support
Largest: $100,000 to XAVIER CORTADA FOUNDATION INC — to expand "the underwater," a socially engaged art project focused on climate conversations and catalyzing civic engagement, during miami art week 2023.
Pennsylvania VoicePhiladelphia, PACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $108,113 · through 2024Largest: $48,277 to EMGAGE FOUNDATION INC — public education and civic engagement
Tides FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $123,800 · through 2023Largest: $73,800 to FLORIDA ALLIANCE FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INC — healthy individuals and communities
Palm Healthcare FoundationWest Palm Beach, FLCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $90,750 · through 2023Largest: $33,250 to EJS Project — ejs project (fosters civic engagement and leadership capacity)
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