Power in the South

Why this portfolio

The South is often overlooked by national democracy funding, yet it's where some of the most important civic work is happening. This portfolio supports locally led organizations building civic participation, leadership, and community power across Southern states — layering strong regional anchor organizations with smaller, deeply rooted local efforts.

• 01

  Black Voters Matter

  Builds lasting Black voter engagement through registration, turnout, and community-led organizing across the South and beyond.

  Registration & turnout501(c)(3)
• 02

  Project South

  Social justice organization rooted in Southern movement-building, popular education, and grassroots organizing for collective power.

  Movement building501(c)(3)
• 03

  Every Texan

  Advances civic and economic opportunity for Texans through policy research, advocacy, and community-driven engagement.

  Policy & civic engagement501(c)(3)
• 04

  TIRRC Votes

  Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition's civic engagement program mobilizing immigrant communities to vote and participate in democracy.

  Immigrant civic engagement501(c)(3)