Invitation only
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.
We and our grantee partners understand the importance of winning individual elections or policy fights, we also know that the long-term prize is durable grass-rooted organizing and voter engagement infrastructure that energizes a truly inclusive, participatory democracy.
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.
At this critical time for our country and the planet, we can no longer afford these losses. Resourcing this leadership in the electoral arena is not an addendum to winning – it is a requirement, and 501(c)(4) organizations are key. Groundswell Action Fund is dedicated to doing just that.
We also provide short-term rapid response funding in moments of extreme challenge or unexpected opportunity, for example, during final push moments of a campaign when extra canvassers or one more radio spot may make the difference.
Groundswell Action Fund has one primary grantmaking round in the fall of each year.
The fund provides general operating grants, capacity-building grants, and project grants, with grant sizes ranging from $30,000-$105,000.
Proposals are by invitation only. However, interested organizations are encouraged to contact Groundswell with a brief summary of their work, and when appropriate, staff will schedule a call to discuss.