Civic Tech Field Guide
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This is our growing list of funders and donors that have supported civic tech efforts over the years. Not all fund exclusively civic tech, but if they're in this collection, they either currently support this work or have at some point in the past.
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We work with communities to build the internet infrastructure and skills they need to participate fully in a digital society
Buoyant Ventures
Illinois, USAWe invest in digital solutions to climate change.
Oslo Governance Centre
Oslo, NorwayThe Oslo Governance Centre (OGC) is UNDPs dedicated Global Policy Centre for Governance issues. It promotes transformative governance for peaceful, just and inclusive societies.
Grants.gov
United States of America (the)US Federal government grants portal and related resources
Skoll Foundation
Palo AltoIn 1999, Jeff Skoll created the Foundation to build a sustainable world of peace and prosperity for all.
Dignity and Justice Fund at the Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation Building, East 43rd Street, New York, NY, USAThe Dignity and Justice Fund is a pooled grantmaking fund designed to make high-impact grants to advance social justice and equity globally. Includes a $10M+ grant from Apple.
Sovereign Tech Fund
BerlinStrengthening Digital Infrastructure and Open Source Ecosystems in the Public Interest
The Stellar Development Foundation currently holds 30 billion XLM to be used for promoting and enhancing Stellar.
Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems (POSE)
Alexandria, VANational Science Foundation program supporting the facilitation, creation and growth of open-source ecosystems for the creation of new technology solutions.
Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic initiative of Eric and Wendy Schmidt.
At ex/ante, we’ve created an experimental sandbox for inventive teams to build solutions that advance free societies and counter authoritarianism
Nadace OSF
Prague, CzechiaThe Czech OSF was founded in 1992 and since the very beginning has been member of the Open Society Foundations international network. The goal was to re-establish democratic principles in our country, contribute towards the development of a free society, transparency and equality of all people indiscriminately.
EEA Grants
BrusselsThe Grants have two goals – to contribute to a more equal Europe, both socially and economically – and to strengthen the relations between Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, and the 15 Beneficiary States in Europe.
Hispanics in Philanthropy
Oakland, CaliforniaBuild, fund, and fuel Latinx power with us.
g0v Citizen Science and Technology Innovation Grants
Taiwan (T'ai-wan)In order to encourage more outstanding talents to invest in the new-type democratic experiment field and accelerate the incubation of more achievements, the g0v zero-hour government loosening group of Dasong is held on a regular basis.
IRI solves problems. We strengthen citizen voices and help make their leaders more accountable and responsive.
National Endowment for Democracy
1025 F Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is an independent, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world.
"Acumen is a nonprofit impact investment fund focused on investing in social enterprises that serve low-income individuals in United States." - Wikipedia
Google Sheet with over 200 impact investors listed
An Airtable of over 172 impact investors
We invest into 20-24 new teams a year through our two programmes in the spring and autumn.
Grassroots Premier
Washington, DCDatabase of more than 20 million left-leaning donors
Grassroots Analytics Venture Fund
Washington, DCGrassroots Analytics Venture Fund is on the lookout for ideas that monetize or add value to GA's industry-leading progressive consumer database. This is a $500,000 fund for internal or external ventures.
Social media platforms have a growing influence on American life. Unchecked, these networks can distort reality, fuel discrimination, and undermine elections. With stronger accountability, new technology can instead strengthen civic participation while safeguarding civil rights.
We want to change the way the internet enables the spread of news and information so it serves the public good over corporate and political interests.
A guide to help progressive donors consider more political choices. Key learnings on the journey from non-political to political giving. The political donor experience is terrible
Sundance Institute is a non-profit organization founded by Robert Redford committed to the growth of independent artists. The institute is driven by its programs that discover and support independent filmmakers, theatre artists and composers from all over the world. - Wikipedia
The Global Innovation Fund is a non-profit innovation fund headquartered in London with an office in Washington D.C
Our Advance Change Funds -donor advised funds- enable agile and efficient giving for individual donors and institutions.
Digital Freedom Fund Grants
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 104-108 1012 SG Amsterdam The NetherlandsThe Digital Freedom Fund supports strategic litigation on digital rights in Europe that contributes to advancing human rights in the digital context.
The Audacious Project
New York CityHoused at TED, The Audacious Project is a funding initiative that encourages the world’s greatest changemakers to dream bigger.
We fund research and education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and economics
Global Innovation Hub of Friedrich Naumann Foundation
Taipei City, TaiwanFocuses on the topics of “digital transformation” and “innovation for democracy”
Stanford Start-Up Impact Labs
Stanford University, Serra Mall, Stanford, CA, USAEach will receive two years of funding ($250,000 per year) and additional support
Alphabet
Mountain View, CA, USAAs Sergey and I wrote in the original founders letter 11 years ago, “Google is not a conventional company. We do not intend to become one”
The Cleveland Foundation’s mission is to enhance the lives of all residents of Greater Cleveland, now and for generations to come, by working together with our donors to build community endowment, address needs through grantmaking, and provide leadership on key community issues.
Everyone is empowered to build and preserve resilient democratic systems in which all people’s rights are protected.
Believing that technology provides endless opportunity, Microsoft Philanthropies works in creating a future where everyone has access to endless possibilities.
The Duke Endowment
North CarolinaSince 1924, The Duke Endowment has worked to help people and strengthen communities in North Carolina and South Carolina by nurturing children, promoting health, educating minds and enriching spirits.
Organizations in Western New York and Southeast Michigan within our four core funding areas are now welcome to apply through our online process.
The Parker Foundation was founded on October 5, 1971 for charitable purposes leading to the betterment of life for all people of San Diego County.
The San Diego Foundation is a community resource that improves San Diegans’ quality of life by creating equity and ensuring opportunities in the region.
Voqal grantmaking is a philanthropic program that promotes social equity in creative and disruptive ways. We have a deep commitment to racial and social justice. We invest in leaders, organizations, and movements who are closest to injustice and are fighting for collective liberation. We are committed to the promotion of social, economic, and racial justice
What we stand for: a just democracy, a fair economy and an environmentally sustainable future.
Kiva
Kiva, Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, USASupport women, entrepreneurs, students and refugees around the world with as little as $25 on Kiva. 100% of your loan go to support borrowers.
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National Democratic Institute (NDI)
455 Massachusetts Ave, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20001The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government
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