Type of Activity: General Operating Support
Grantee: New Florida Majority
Amount: $250,000 in 2020 over 18 months
What is the New Florida Majority?
The New Florida Majority is an independent political organization working to increase the voting and political power of marginalized and excluded constituencies in Florida.
Why do we think this organization is important?
The New Florida Majority is a multiracial, racial justice political organization working to train grassroots citizens to be leaders, mobilize communities to vote, educate the public to share their values, and inspire Floridians to take action toward their dreams. New Florida Majority actively works to be a force of progressive change in Florida. Their work seeks to educate and activate Black voters and communities of color that are too often ignored in the political process. They are committed to the expansion of Florida’s electorate, especially for communities of color, increasing turnout for voters of color, and protecting the electorate against voter suppression tactics.
How is Democracy Fund Voice supporting the New Florida Majority?
In 2020, Democracy Fund Voice approved a grant of $250,000 over 18 months to the New Florida Majority.