Search Full Menu WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO FOR PARTNERS VOTER STUDY GROUP CREATING AN OPEN & JUST DEMOCRACY Democracy Fund works toward an open and just democracy that is resilient in the face of change and worthy of the American people’s trust. We support partners and ideas from across the political spectrum in pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, free and fair elections, effective and accountable government, and a just and inclusive society. We hope you’ll join us on this journey. Who We Are THE LATEST See all Ideas OP-ED Local Foundations Need Solid Local Journalism if They Hope to Advance Their Missions November 16, 2021 First the good news: Philanthropy is starting to respond to the demise of local journalism with the urgency it deserves. In the past few years,… BLOG Envisioning a Just and Open Digital Democracy: Expanding Our Commitment to Platform Accountability September 14, 2021 Last month, after Facebook attempted to undermine the efforts of independent researchers — and Democracy Fund grantees — who were studying the effects of the… BLOG A call for funders on 9/11: invest in Black, African, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian communities September 9, 2021 Democracy Fund is joining funders in a pledge to raise $50 million over the next five years to support Black, African, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim,… BLOG How journalism funders can move past the pipeline myth September 2, 2021 Journalists of color make up less than 17 percent of newsroom staff, and account for just 13 percent of newsroom leadership. Why are these numbers… BLOG Tackling Democracy’s Cybersecurity Problem Requires Collective Action August 17, 2021 For several years, Democracy Fund has been pushing for greater platform transparency and working to protect against the harms of digital voter suppression, surveillance advertising,… BLOG Democracy in Crisis: Preparing for the Road Ahead July 29, 2021 In the past year, during a pandemic and national uprising for racial justice, our grantees rose to the challenge of authoritarianism, attacks on journalism, rampant… Take a Deeper Dive Local News Lab, electionline, and Voter Study Group are Democracy Fund initiatives that provide original, curated information on sustainable local journalism, election administration, and the changing views of the American electorate. Examining and delivering insights on the evolving views of American voters. Voter Study Group Creating new kinds of collaboration between journalists, newsrooms, and communities. Local News Lab America’s only source for politics-free news about our nation’s elections. electionline WHAT WE DO Democracy Fund champions the leaders and organizations who defend democracy and challenge our political system to be more open and just. We play many roles in service of the field of democracy reform, but first and foremost we are a funder, a philanthropic advisor, and an advocate. Learn more about our focus areas Explore who we support Building an Open and Just Democracy Our democracy is a complex, imperfect system — a continual work in progress. While our political system has proven resilient over time, it has never fully served the needs of all Americans. We must challenge it to be better. A more open and just democracy will protect the dignity and rights of all people, hold power accountable, and ensure everyone has a say in shaping America’s future. Our Healthy Democracy Framework Stay Connected and in the Know Sign up to receive periodic updates on the work of Democracy Fund and our grantees. We won't flood your inbox and we'll never share your email address. First Name * Your Email * Democracy Fund champions the leaders who defend democracy and who challenge our political system to be more open and just. Democracy Fund 1200 17th Street NW Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036 info@democracyfund.org © 2021 Democracy Fund — Founded by The Omidyar Group Privacy Policy Terms of Use Site by nclud WHO WE ARE Healthy Democracy Framework Systems Thinking Our People Jobs Financials WHAT WE DO Elections Governance Just and Inclusive Society Public Square FOR PARTNERS Grants Database Joint Funds Grant Process Grantee Portal VOTER STUDY GROUP IDEAS NEWSROOM CONTACT US