make democracy work

EFA’s Make Democracy Work Program endeavors to repair and protect the pillars of a free, fair, and transparent democratic system with a focus on protecting and expanding voting access. Two examples of early grantmaking were providing support to the fight for fair districts in North Carolina and the work to re-enfranchise returning citizens in Florida.
Currently, we support grantee partners that are bolstering democratic participation among New American Majority populations and working for systemic change: this includes advocating for fair and nonpartisan redistricting, building durable community power, and advancing innovative, long-term solutions to the structural challenges facing American democracy.

Organizations We Support

Alaska

Alaska Civic Engagement State Table

Alaskans for Fair Redistricting

Arizona

Activate 48 Education Fund

Florida

Florida Rights Restoration Coalition — Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Education Fund

Michigan

Detroit Action Education Fund

Michigan Civic Education Fund

Promote the Vote Fund

Rising Voices Fund

North Carolina

A. Philip Randolph institute — A. Philip Randolph Institute

Carolina Federation

Common Cause Education Fund North Carolina

Democracy North Carolina

North Carolina Asian Americans Together

Southern Coalition for Social Justice

You Can Vote

Pennsylvania

Black Voters Matter — Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute

West Virginia

For West Virginia’s Future

National Groups

Center for New Data

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