Funders & donors
This is our growing list of over 250 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.
America’s Seed Fund
We fund startups across nearly all technology areas and markets like artificial intelligence, energy, medical devices, robotics, semiconductors, and many more.
Responsible Design, Development, and Deployment of Technologies (ReDDDoT)
Supports research, implementation and education projects involving multi-sector teams that focus on the responsible design, development or deployment of technologies.
Bertelsmann Stiftung
Mit ihren Projekten, Studien und Veranstaltungen regt die Bertelsmann Stiftung Debatten an und gibt Impulse für gesellschaftliche Veränderungen. Gemeinnützige Arbeit und nachhaltige Wirkung sind die G...
Next Generation Internet (NGI)
The Next Generation Internet (NGI) is a European Commission (EC) initiative that aims to shape the development and evolution of the Internet into an Internet of Trust.
Eurasia Foundation
Eurasia Foundation envisions a world where all people have the opportunity to realize their potential and transform their societies.
Omidyar Responsible AI funding
$30 million initial investment will bridge gaps between industry, civil society, and policymakers, broadening generative AI infrastructure in service of society
Responsible Technology program at Omidyar Network
We believe digital technology can and should have a positive impact on society.
Transparency & Accountability Initiative Grants Database
Includes funding from Ford, Hewlett, Luminate, MacArthur, OpenSocietyFoundation, and Chandler foundations totaling over half a billion dollars
APAC Cybersecurity Fund
Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, is providing $15M to The Asia Foundation to launch the APAC Cybersecurity Fund in partnership with CyberPeace Institute and Global Cyber Alliance to bolster cyb...
Civic Power Fund
We are the first donor fund dedicated to community organising. We will provided targeted long-term funding in key geographies across the UK.
The Internews Risk and Response Fund
The Risk and Response Fund is a $10 million pool of unrestricted resources that can be deployed with speed when a crisis strikes
International Media Support
IMS is the largest media development organisation in the Nordic region. We work in more than 30 countries across four continents promoting press freedom, good journalism and safety for journalists.
Profiles in Media Development Funding
The Center for International Media Assistance's donor profiles on major public and private funders of global media development work
Civitates
Civitates provides funding for civil society actors to come together, revitalise public discourse, and ensure that all voices are heard. Because we need a strong civil society to shape vibrant and ope...
Prague Civil Society Centre
We empower changemakers with the knowledge, skills and resources to hold power to account.
Philea (Philanthropy Europe Association)
Philea (Philanthropy Europe Association) is the leading organisation for foundations, philanthropic organisations and networks working for the common good in Europe. It aims to create connections and...
European Media and Information Fund
The EMIF is entrusted with an objective of public interest to support fact-checking and media literacy initiatives, as well as fundamental research projects, with a view to addressing the phenomenon o...
The Agency Fund
We invest in ideas and organizations that expand human agency.
Multitudes Foundation
We identify political changemakers in Europe and provide them with financial resources, strategic advice, practical support and a community of practice to advance their mission of reimagining politics...
Connect Humanity
We work with communities to build the internet infrastructure and skills they need to participate fully in a digital society
Buoyant Ventures
We invest in digital solutions to climate change.
Oslo Governance Centre
The 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
US Federal government grants portal and related resources
Skoll Foundation
In 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
The 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 Agency
Strengthening Digital Infrastructure and Open Source Ecosystems in the Public Interest
Stellar Development Foundation
The Stellar Development Foundation currently holds 30 billion XLM to be used for promoting and enhancing Stellar.
JMI Equity
US-based Government & Nonprofit Portfolio
Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems (POSE)
National Science Foundation program supporting the facilitation, creation and growth of open-source ecosystems for the creation of new technology solutions.
Schmidt Sciences
Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic initiative of Eric and Wendy Schmidt.
ex/ante
At ex/ante, we’ve created an experimental sandbox for inventive teams to build solutions that advance free societies and counter authoritarianism
EEA Grants
The 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 Sta...
Nadace OSF
The 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,...
Hispanics in Philanthropy
Build, fund, and fuel Latinx power with us.
Hivos
Hivos is an international development organization guided by humanist values.
g0v Citizen Science and Technology Innovation Grants
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...
International Republican Institute (IRI)
IRI solves problems. We strengthen citizen voices and help make their leaders more accountable and responsive.
National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is an independent, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world.
Acumen
"Acumen is a nonprofit impact investment fund focused on investing in social enterprises that serve low-income individuals in United States." - Wikipedia
Open Source impact investor list
Google Sheet with over 200 impact investors listed
Bethnal Green Ventures Tech For Good Programme
We invest into 20-24 new teams a year through our two programmes in the spring and autumn.
Bethnal Green Impact Investor directory
An Airtable of over 172 impact investors
Grassroots Premier
Database of more than 20 million left-leaning donors
Grassroots Analytics Venture Fund
Grassroots 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 ventur...
Emerson Collective
Philanthropy by Laurene Powell Jobs
Digital Democracy program (Democracy Fund)
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 technol...
Global Innovation Fund
The Global Innovation Fund is a non-profit innovation fund headquartered in London with an office in Washington D.C
Amalgamated Foundation
Our Advance Change Funds -donor advised funds- enable agile and efficient giving for individual donors and institutions.
Reset.tech
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.
Sundance Institute
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...