CCF’s Democracy Fund brings donors and partners together around one of our core shared American values: A government of, by and for the people works best when everyone can take part. Gifts to the Fund help more Californians vote, give voters trusted, nonpartisan information, and protect every eligible voter’s right to a free, fair and secure election.
Grants from the fund will be made to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations for strictly nonpartisan, non-lobbying activities.
Investment priorities include:
ℹ️ Helping voters understand the voter ID measure: Clear, nonpartisan information in multiple languages, so voters know what’s at stake before they fill out their ballot.
📣 Getting out the vote and making every ballot count: Outreach in communities of color, low-income and immigrant communities, along with help fixing simple mistakes like a missing signature so eligible votes aren’t thrown out.
🔓 Protecting voters: Responding quickly to false information, voter intimidation, and unfair barriers at the polls, as well as taking legal action when needed.
🛡️ Building confidence in the count: Some groups are actively trying to make people doubt California’s elections. The Fund supports public campaigns that explain how ballots are checked, how mail and drop-box ballots are handled, and who oversees the count.
We invite you to invest alongside CCF in the long-term strength of our democracy, protecting voters today while building the capacity to safeguard every election to come.