Encouraging Citizen Involvement Grant

The Herb Block Foundation was established with a $50 million endowment from the late Herb Block to support the art of editorial cartooning and charitable and educational programs aligned with the causes he supported during his 72-year career. The Foundation is dedicated to defending basic freedoms, combating discrimination and prejudice, and improving the conditions of the poor and underprivileged.

Type of Support

Overview

The Herb Block Foundation's "Encouraging Citizen Involvement" grant program aims to foster a responsible and responsive democratic government by enhancing citizen engagement. It supports proposals that aim to educate citizens and increase voter participation in the electoral process. The program emphasizes that all projects must remain nonpartisan and must not engage in lobbying for specific legislation or candidates. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 will be awarded for projects with a one-year duration.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
USA
Organization Type
Nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3)
Other
  • Applicants for the Encouraging Citizen Involvement Program areas may be national

Ineligibility

Applicants seeking funding for capital or endowment programs
Applicants seeking funding for sectarian religious purposes
Applicants planning to allocate more than 10% of a grant to indirect costs (excluding general operating support)
Applicants intending to use grants for lobbying or other partisan purposes.
5k – 25k

Submission

Schedule
Step 1: Letter of Inquiry
Application deadline
Jun 4, 2025
Step 2: Full proposal (check website)

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