Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance (API PA)
Philadelphia, PA
A New World is Rising
Groundswell Action Fund was founded by women of color on a simple but revolutionary premise … those most excluded from democracy should be at the center of transforming it.
We center electoral organizing efforts led by women and trans people of color.
- $9.7M in grants have been moved to the grassroots since our inception in 2017
- 98% of the money we move goes to women of color-led organizing
- 48 organizations across 49 states and territories received funding in 2021
Statement Regarding Roe v. Wade
With Roe v. Wade overturned, philanthropy cannot be complacent or operate as if this is business as usual. Our models cannot prioritize incremental change. Our highest purpose is to unlock resources for the grassroots RJ leaders and organizations doing the most liberatory work, moving money quickly and flexibly to the field.
Grantee Spotlight
Grant Seekers
We are a channel into which individual donors and foundations can pour resources to reach vital work at the grassroots.
Action Fund
Groundswell Action Fund provides unrestricted general support grants that allow organizations to build their infrastructure and avoid the harm caused by boom-and-bust electoral funding that only shows up to elect certain candidates during a key election year.
Capacity Building
Groundswell Action Fund stands in the gap for organizations, providing them robust infrastructure support to build their capacity.
Updates
When we started, we had a $50,000 grant and one staffer. Groundswell’s early-stage development is critical to creating more of us. The returns may not be immediate but when they pour in, they will be exponential and will transform our movement, creating new leaders and stronger women-of-color-led organizations.Tram Nguyen
Co-Director, New Virginia Majority