Civic Tech Field Guide
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Resources to help you find financial support for your work, no matter which type you seek.
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The future of philanthropy built upon Bitcoin and Blockchain
Power your mission with industry-leading fundraising and donor management software. Engage donors seamlessly from anywhere with a built-to-grow solution.
Grantify
LondonWe help your organisation to successfully apply for the best government funding opportunities
Mozilla's Creative Media Awards
Mozilla, East Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View, CA, USAMozilla Foundation is providing $258,300 to people and projects that reimagine the way data is governed
"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
We invest into 20-24 new teams a year through our two programmes in the spring and autumn.
An Airtable of over 172 impact investors
PIT-UN Network Challenge
United States of America (the)The Network Challenge is a grant program designed to seed and support initiatives that promote public interest in technology at the university level.
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.
Foundation Directory Online offers a free search tool, FDO Quick Start, that provide access to essential information about over 100,000 foundations and 250,000+ IRS forms 990-PF. Funder profiles include: address and contact information fields of interest program areas fiscal information
The 2021 Global Mayors Challenge is the farthest reaching, most ambitious to date
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
The Global Innovation Fund is a non-profit innovation fund headquartered in London with an office in Washington D.C
A handy guide to financial support for open source. "I do open source work, how do I find funding?" This document aims to provide an exhaustive list of all the ways that people get paid for open source work
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.
ActBlue
ActBlue, Summer Street, Somerville, MA, USAWe're a nonprofit fundraising platform for campaigns and organizations and the small-dollar donors who support them
We fund research and education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and economics
Crypto-based crowdfunding where the group votes on funding proposals and distributes millions in funding accordingly
Centre for Effective Altruism
Centre for Effective Altruism, University Avenue, Berkeley, CA, USAEffective altruism is an intellectual project, using evidence and reason to figure out how to benefit others as much as possible.
We invest in evidence-informed public policies & strategies to advance racial equity & economic mobility for the next generation in the Great Lakes Region.
Sobrato Family Foundation
Mountain View, CA, USAThe mission of the Sobrato Family Foundation is to support low-income residents in Silicon Valley who seek stability and opportunities for upward mobility.
The Code for America Technology Awards recognize outstanding products and implementations of government technology.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children at risk of poor educational, economic, social and health outcomes.
Network for Good
United States of America (the)Refreshingly easy-to-use fundraising software and tools for nonprofits looking for a complete fundraising solution to support their mission. Cultivate donor relationships and generate new supporters, while saving time and raising more money. Network for Good makes fundraising simple for you.
Investing in Our Communities Citi and the Citi Foundation are working in new ways to help build equitable and resilient communities
Working to restore a balanced relationship between people and planet
A global organization that identifies and invests in leading social entrepreneurs -- individuals with innovative and practical ideas for solving social problems.
Google.org Global Impact Awards
United States of America (the)Global Impact Awards go to entrepreneurial teams who think on a global scale and have a healthy disregard for the impossible.
New Media Ventures
San FranciscoNew Media Ventures is the first seed fund and national network of angel investors supporting media and tech startups that disrupt politics and catalyze progressive change.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Government Innovation program
Bloomberg Philanthropies, 25 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075, USAAPPLYING THE BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES APPROACH TO DRIVE INNOVATION IN CITIES
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.
Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation, 5th Avenue, New York, NY, USAThe Rockefeller Foundation's mission, unchanged since 1913, is to improve the well-being of humanity around the world.
We support Human Rights Defenders facing digital threats and work to strengthen local rapid response networks.
Towards a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society Our journey began with Education. Over the years, our work has expanded to Grants, Health and Livelihoods Read more Towards a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society Our journey began with Education. Over the years, our work has expanded to Grants, Health and Livelihoods Read more What […]
Investing in transformative ideas in their earliest stages to promote breakthrough solutions to significant problems
The Church Commissioners exist to support the work and mission of the Church of England today and for future generations, helping it to remain a Christian presence in every community.
London Civic Innovation Challenge
City Hall, London, UKIn partnership with the Social Tech Trust, the Civic Innovation Challenge is calling on tech startups and innovators to develop solutions to London’s biggest challenges.
The only solution designed to activate employees for good and maximize impact through workplace giving and volunteering.
National Lottery Community Fund
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)The National Lottery Community Fund distributes over £600m a year to communities across the UK, raised by players of The National Lottery
Razoo
Alexandria, VARaise money online for your nonprofit or charity. Create an online fundraising page for your campaigns and events, or donate to any US registered nonprofit.
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