Funder: Deaconess Foundation

Due: November 8, 2024

Funds: $20,000 grants awarded for one year to support the general operating costs of organizations with proposals that align with Deaconess’ intended impact. Examples of aligned proposals include:

• Advancement of coordinated local or state public policy advocacy and organizing campaigns driving meaningful, systemic change that may include voter engagement, education, and mobilization,

• Expansion of organizing capacity to respond to the ever-evolving legislative and electoral landscape,

• Development of research and analysis, convenings, and community campaigns that generate innovative approaches to solving policy challenges, and/or

• The testing and incubating of opportunistic or innovative initiatives that are well-positioned to advance policy change such as ballot initiatives.