Emerging Leaders

Faith + Democracy Grant

Leveraging Interfaith Leadership to Promote a Healthy Democracy

Applications Closed in December 2023

Grant Information

At Interfaith America, we believe that religious diversity is a strength of our democracy. When we engage that diversity proactively, we can address the major challenges of our communities and our nation. Yet, engaging across deep differences is work that requires interfaith leadership skills and resources. As a nation that invites every individual to contribute their best and to participate in the daily work of democracy, we invite you to strive to realize this potential and promise through a new funding opportunity.

Emerging Leaders

The Faith + Democracy Grant is offered exclusively to the members of Interfaith America’s Emerging Leaders Network, made up of young professionals applying interfaith skills beyond higher education, to create initiatives, events, or projects that contribute to the mission of Interfaith America. Grant recipients will use the funding to carry out a nonpartisan project that utilizes Interfaith America’s Faith in Elections Playbook to foster healthy democratic practices through an interfaith lens.

Fellowship Details

Eligibility

All members of Interfaith America’s Emerging Network, made up of young professionals applying interfaith skills beyond higher education. Interfaith leaders beyond the Emerging Leaders Network dedicated to bridge building beyond higher education are also eligible to apply.

Requirements + Emphases

Awardees must utilize Interfaith America’s Faith in Elections Playbook in their project.
Only non-partisan projects focused on contributing to smoothly run elections will be supported (such as transportation to the polls, information about polling locations and logistics, recruiting poll workers, etc).
Projects should focus on supporting healthy democratic and civic practices
Projects that engage local institutions, organizations, and partners will be prioritized.

Funding

Grants funds are available up to $1,500. Up to 50% of the award can be used for self-compensation.

Timeline

Application is open November 15 through December 20, 2023.
Determinations made by January 15, 2024.
Project implementation January 15 – May 15, 2024.
Final Report due by May 31, 2024.

Commitment to Racial Equity

Priority will be given to applicants that promote Racial Equity through their projects, engage their community and are prepared to share their stories through our online platform.

Request for Proposals