Given your principal focus on Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, do you make grants to national organizations?
Grants to non-Midwest organizations must be for projects that strengthen the capacity of state-based groups as advocates for comprehensive political reforms, including campaign finance, redistricting, judicial, governmental ethics, lobbying and media reforms.
What campaign finance reform strategies do you support?
Our grantmaking seeks to ensure that all citizens have a voice in the political process, not just those who can afford to make large contributions to political campaigns. We don’t advocate any particular reform strategy. We support efforts to put campaign reform on the national agenda through public education, policy advocacy, news media outreach, community organizing, and litigation.
Do you fund government agencies and programs?
We generally make grants only to nonprofit organizations.
Do you fund grassroots organizing?
We fund organizing efforts that are part of broader initiatives, consistent with our program guidelines, to improve public policies.
Do you provide general operating support, or must we apply for specific project funds?
We do both.
Do you make grants to individuals? I saw you listed in a “free money” guide. Can I get help paying my bills?
The Foundation does not make grants to help individuals start a small business, pay school or college tuition, cover medical bills, pay off debts, help buy or build a home, or any similar purpose.
Where can I get information about political reform efforts in my state?
Several Joyce grantees in Midwest states have developed databases of campaign contributions and expenditures. These are listed on our Money and Politics grant list.
How do I apply for funding?
For information on applying for a grant and the proposal review process, see the how to apply section.
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