Election Technology Education Fund | Nationwide

American Ingenuity >< Election Integrity addresses declining trust in election systems by leveraging trusted, community-based voices that skeptical audiences follow. The pilot will recruit and equip 5–15 messengers—including podcast hosts, faith leaders, local elected officials, and radio personalities—across 3–4 states, providing plain-language, evidence-based materials to address confusion around election technology. These messengers will distribute content through their platforms, ensuring it reaches skeptical audiences through credible voices, demonstrating a scalable model for rebuilding trust nationwide.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute | Nationwide

The Informed Patriotism Series will promote shared American identity, civic friendship, and principled dialogue across political differences. Led by the Reagan Foundation’s Center on Civility and Democracy, the initiative will host four high-profile events featuring nationally recognized thought leaders and reach broad audiences through in-person, digital, and broadcast platforms. Complemented by two national surveys on historical identity and patriotism, the project generates data-driven insights while fostering trust, gratitude, and a renewed sense of civic responsibility.

Mormon Women for Ethical Government | Arizona

AZ Citizen 250 strengthens civic culture in Arizona by expanding the definition of citizenship beyond voting and empowering women as everyday civic leaders. Through a branded campaign, social media platform, community convening, and targeted outreach, the initiative highlights practical, values-aligned ways women can engage in their communities—from service and relationship-building to election participation. By reducing barriers and reshaping perceptions of civics, the project aims to increase participation, build stronger community networks, and position women as trusted, principled contributors to civic life.

American Values Coalition | Nationwide

AVC strengthens civic culture by equipping evangelical leaders with tools for principled political engagement and community leadership. Through programs like the J29 Coalition, Mending Division Academy, and regional conferences, the initiative trains pastors and lay leaders to counter misinformation, navigate political division, and model integrity. With a reach of over 32,500 individuals through trained leaders, the project creates a multiplier effect at the grassroots level, scaling trusted leadership networks and reinforcing healthy civic institutions within communities nationwide.

Good Information Foundation/News Creator Corps | Nationwide

The Rural Creator Fellowship strengthens civic culture and trust in elections by rebuilding local information infrastructure in rural communities where journalism has declined. The program trains 12 fellows—trusted local voices—in content creation, fact-checking, and civic reporting, pairing them with community newspapers to produce regular, accurate coverage of local issues and institutions. By equipping community-based messengers with professional skills and mentorship, the initiative combats misinformation, enhances transparency, and creates a scalable model for strengthening informed civic participation and principled leadership in underserved areas.

Interfaith America | Nationwide

This initiative strengthens civic trust by engaging religious leaders as credible messengers to promote accurate understanding of election processes and democratic norms. Through partnerships with 10 national faith leaders, the project will build a network connecting religious leaders with election officials, host 10 convenings across five states, and coordinate site visits to observe election equipment testing. By equipping leaders with resources, fostering relationships, and enabling firsthand learning, the project empowers faith communities with reliable information and creates a scalable model for trust-building and civic engagement.

Let’s Fix This | Oklahoma

Let’s Fix This proposes a multi-phase initiative to rebuild trust in elections among disillusioned voters in Oklahoma ahead of 2026. Centered on a “Trusted Elections and Civic Engagement” track at CIVICS CON, the project combines civic education and engagement with credible messengers to demystify election systems and gather insights on voter distrust. These insights will inform a targeted digital outreach campaign and the launch of The Elections Institute, creating a sustainable pipeline of research, engagement, and trust-building efforts beyond the election cycle.

Latin Chamber of Commerce | Nevada

The Civic Responsibility & Constitutional Stewardship Leadership Cohort strengthens civic culture by developing principled local leaders grounded in constitutional values and ethical governance. Through a structured program, 25–30 business, nonprofit, faith, and community leaders will engage in facilitated sessions on federalism, civic responsibility, and constructive participation. Participants will apply these principles through community briefings that model respectful dialogue and lawful engagement, building durable local leadership capacity and reinforcing trust in democratic processes ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

Mediators Foundation/More Like Us | Nationwide 

The Let’s Be SVL campaign works on civic culture on college campuses by promoting civil discourse and reducing polarization through simple, highly visible messaging. Deployed across two pilot campuses, the initiative uses behavioral science-informed content to correct misperceptions, encourage constructive conversations, and highlight the personal and professional benefits of engagement. Through on-campus materials, digital outreach, and evaluation efforts, the project aims to increase willingness to engage across differences and create a scalable model for fostering healthier civic dialogue among future leaders.

Nevada Policy Research Institute | Nevada

The Nevada Election Administration Education and Engagement Initiative strengthens trust in elections through nonpartisan education. The project will develop Nevada-specific materials explaining how ballots are requested, verified, counted, and audited, paired with an online course and guided advocacy tools to help citizens engage accurately with public officials. By equipping participants with clear, step-by-step understanding of election processes and emphasizing transparency and civic responsibility, the initiative aims to rebuild confidence in elections and foster informed, constructive participation statewide.

American Policy Ventures | Nationwide

Advancing the Republic is a Clapham-led initiative that strengthens understanding and public defense of separation of powers and federalism as core pillars of a constitutional republic. Targeting both thought leaders and grassroots audiences, the project uses modern communications, convenings, digital platforms, and commissioned thought leadership to reinforce checks on government power. Building toward the 250th celebration, it leverages key civic moments, partnerships, and coordinated messaging campaigns to elevate trusted voices, promote constitutional principles, and drive sustained engagement around democratic norms and accountability nationwide.

Team Democracy | North Carolina

The North Carolina Principles for Trusted Elections (NC-PTE) project strengthens trust in elections by promoting principled leadership and constitutional norms. Through a Commit → Learn → Act framework, it engages civic leaders, election officials, and more than 1,000 residents in public commitments, localized education, and nonpartisan action tied to key electoral moments. The project will support 10 partner-led activities, train 150+ participants through a state-specific learning module, and amplify trusted voices through digital outreach, media, and public testimonials to reinforce confidence in lawful election processes.

Public Private Strategies Institute/Texas Business Leadership Alliance | Texas

The Strengthening Civic Trust Through Business Leadership initiative mobilizes business leaders as trusted voices to reinforce confidence in democratic institutions across Texas. Through structured convenings, the project will engage 100+ business and civic leaders in dialogue on civic participation, election trust, and leadership, fostering relationships and nonpartisan, business-led approaches to restoring trust. Insights will be synthesized into research briefs and shared statewide and nationally, equipping leaders with data and practical models to strengthen civic infrastructure and support long-term democratic and economic resilience.

RightCount | Arizona

The Arizona Leadership & Integrity Forum is a series of summits that bridges civic principles and election administration by elevating trusted voices and reinforcing constitutional leadership. Through convenings of administrators and community leaders, the initiative demystifies election processes—such as tabulation, paper ballots, and certification—using a “show, don’t tell” approach to build public trust. By centering local control and neighborly engagement, the forum fosters stronger civic culture, shifts discourse away from grievances, and equips principled leaders to defend the rule of law and election integrity.

Democracy Defense Foundation | Wisconsin

Wisconsin elections have faced misinformation around late-night vote counting, particularly due to delays in processing absentee ballots at central count facilities. This project educates voters on why results shift overnight and promotes understanding of “Monday processing,” a bipartisan reform allowing earlier ballot preparation without early counting. By clarifying misconceptions and emphasizing transparency, the initiative aims to reduce confusion, modernize outdated processes, and rebuild public confidence through nonpartisan education and voter engagement around how election systems actually function.

Oakland University | Michigan

This project strengthens trusted elections in Michigan by expanding access to professional training through scholarships for the Election Administrator Certification program at Oakland University. By removing financial barriers, it equips local clerks—especially in smaller, resource-constrained communities—with expertise in election law, technology, security, communications, and leadership. Graduates will apply best practices in their jurisdictions, enhancing professionalism, transparency, and operational integrity in the 2026 election cycle while building a long-term pipeline of skilled, principled election administrators.

Northern Arizona University Foundation | Arizona

Northern Arizona University’s Election Administration Certificate program expands access to professional election training through a five-course, practitioner-informed curriculum paired with a hands-on fellowship in county election offices. Scholarships ensure rural students can complete the program, removing financial barriers in underserved communities. By placing graduates directly into the election workforce and maintaining strong evaluation and alumni networks, the program builds a pipeline of skilled, principled administrators while advancing transparency, accountability, and long-term trust in elections.

Election Security Exchange Project | Nationwide

The Election Security Exchange (ESX) project increases trust in elections by enhancing the operational security of election systems at the state and local level. Leveraging extensive field experience, ESX provides practical guidance, training, and tools—such as checklists, modules, and a centralized resource library—to support election officials in cybersecurity, physical security, and operational integrity. Through direct engagement and actionable resources, the initiative reinforces professional standards, accountability, and principled leadership, ensuring elections are secure, well-managed, and worthy of public confidence.

Women Leading Ed | Nationwide

The Centered Leadership Cohort equips education leaders to navigate polarization, build trust, and govern effectively in divided communities. Through an eight-month program, 20–30 superintendents and senior leaders will participate in convenings, virtual sessions, and individualized coaching focused on communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-partisan collaboration. By activating Women Leading Ed’s national network and sharing tools and playbooks, the initiative scales principled, stabilizing leadership—helping schools function as trusted civic institutions and improving outcomes for students.

Arizona Talks Foundation | Arizona

This initiative combines private leadership dialogue with public-facing, values-based storytelling. Through Jeffersonian dinners, diverse civic leaders engage in facilitated conversations on constitutional principles, civic responsibility, and principled leadership, building relationships and identifying shared values. These insights inform a statewide media campaign featuring respected voices in positive, nonpartisan messaging distributed across digital and public platforms. By promoting integrity-driven leadership and constructive civic engagement, the project offers a scalable model for rebuilding trust and countering divisive narratives.

Idaho | Truth in Media Foundation

The grant supports the Truth in Media Foundation, in partnership with the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office, to create election-related content for The Ranch Podcast, train all 44 county clerks on effective social media use, produce content for counties in need, and establish a unified statewide content-sharing system. The project aims to combat misinformation and educate Idahoans about their election system, its safeguards, and its integrity.

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty | Wisconsin

Supporting the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty in launching a targeted public opinion research and message development initiative aimed at restoring civic trust among disengaged and skeptical segments of the populace. The effort seeks to re-engage Americans around democratic principles—rule of law, limited government, and trust in elections—through focus groups, a statewide survey experiment, and a practical messaging toolkit.

Sutherland Institute | Utah

The grant supports the Sutherland Institute in persuading audiences that federalism is essential to a trustworthy election process. By engaging policymakers and the populace across the Mountain West, the project will promote policies that preserve local authority in election administration and demonstrate how distributing responsibilities across federal, state, and local officials strengthens security, prevents fraud, and builds public trust.

YMCA Center for Youth Voice | Minnesota

The grant supports the YMCA Center for Youth Voice in establishing a “Minnesota Civic Seal,” a new initiative to recognize and encourage civic participation among high school students. The Center will partner with five rural high schools to bolster teacher champions of civic principles and support students in learning about and applying them in their communities.

League of Conservative Election Professionals | National

To support a new initiative, LCEP advances a conservative, professionalized infrastructure to promote democratic integrity across state and local election ecosystems. It provides a Fellow to the League to help address the "brain drain" in election administration and serve as a credible resource for conservative officials who may feel alienated in broader pro-democracy discussions.

Wyoming FREE | Wyoming

The grant supports Wyoming FREE (Fair Reliable Ethical Elections) in highlighting Wyoming as a cautionary case study on the dangers of closed primaries and their rapid impact on democratic norms and policy. Through a white paper, narrative collection, civics education efforts, and more, the project will also advance public understanding of the importance of primary election participation.

Mountain States Policy Center | Idaho, Montana, Washington, Wyoming

The grant supports the Mountain States Policy Center in addressing lagging participation in the democratic process across Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming. Through research, legislative briefings, media, and grassroots outreach, MSPC will produce a case-study report, engage hundreds of civic leaders and legislators, and deliver targeted educational content to more than 150,000 residents.

Joseph Rainey Center | National

The grant supports the Joseph Rainey Center in creating, publishing, and maintaining a data-driven Election Integrity Scorecard that evaluates states on both security measures and accessibility metrics. Designed to guide conservative policymakers, the scorecard will provide empirical evidence for balanced reforms, highlight successful models, and serve as a resource for defending sensible policies against partisan attacks.