Type of Activity: General Operating Support
Grantee: Demand Progress Action
Amount: $250,000 in 2022
What is Demand Progress Action?
Founded in 2010, Demand Progress Action works to secure progressive policy changes for everyday people. Demand Progress Action brings together large and diverse coalitions that transcend political lines and embrace shared values — and leverage that backing to work effectively in Washington, serving as an advocate for the public in key decisions.
Why do we think this organization is important?
Demand Progress Action advocates for reforms that improve congressional capacity to legislate and conduct oversight. Working in partnership with a broad and diverse coalition of allies, Demand Progress Action has been very successful in improving the congressional workplace, enabling technological innovation, and democratizing rules and procedures in the House and Senate.
How is Democracy Fund Voice supporting Demand Progress Action?
In 2022, Democracy Fund Voice approved an 18-month grant of $250,000 to Demand Progress Action.
Demand Progress Action was formerly named Demand Progress and was originally fiscally sponsored by the Sixteen Thirty Fund.