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GOVERNANCE & DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE
Governance and Democracy in the Los Angeles Region
Our initiative on Governance and Democracy funds high-quality planning and research grants that:
- Add significantly to knowledge and understanding of governance and democracy issues in the Los Angeles region (Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange counties).
- Help influence policies and practices.
- Offer promise of helping to improve the lives of people and our communities.
We expect academic researchers to seek opportunities to collaborate with community-based organizations and/or policymakers. We are open to all fields of study and disciplines that address governance and democracy in the Los Angeles region.
- Planning grants are made for up to one year for up to $100,000.
- Research-to-action grants can be made for up to two years, with a third-year renewable that may be considered. The grant maximum is $250,000 per year. Depending on the nature of the research-to-action project, consideration may be given to a larger award.
The gateway for planning and research-to-action grants is a short Letter of Interest (LOI). The Foundation will select from among LOIs those full applications that will be invited for either program. LOIs are considered in quarterly cycles.
LA COUNTY GOVERNANCE REFORM
NEW!! Request for Proposals
Within this Governance and Democracy (G&D) initiative, we are announcing the LA County Governance Reform initiative, which will encourage and fund research and community engagement proposals. Dramatic changes in Washington, D.C. are placing unprecedented pressures on local governments, organizations, and communities. Greater Los Angeles represents a significant opportunity for fresh thinking around our local governing institutions and for building and strengthening our democracy from the ground up.
In anticipation of this chance for better governance and wider democracy, the board of directors of the Haynes Foundation has determined to marshal considerable financial and civic resources to county governance. Through this RFP, we ask for your participation in developing focused, impactful projects and proposals.
Research Grants and County Governance Reform:
Click here to learn more about this initiative and some possible topics to spark your thinking. You can also view and download the RFP below.
