United States

Overview

Since the foundation was established in 1936, we have been working to improve people's lives and address social justice issues across the United States. Our grantees today follow in the footsteps of those who blazed trails in civil rights, women's rights, education reform, public interest media, diversity in the arts and voter engagement.

With nearly 60 percent of our grant budget focused on the United States, our grantees continue to engage in forward-looking work—government accountability and transparency, racial justice and minority rights, next-generation workforce strategies, affordable homeownership, access to education, reproductive rights and media access and rights.

What We're Doing

Our U.S. work is carried out through three strategic programs: Democracy, Rights and Justice; Economic Opportunity and Assets; and Education, Creativity and Free Expression. To learn more about the initiatives within these programs, or to apply for a grant, visit the Issues section of our Web site.

Issue	Initiative
Democratic and Accountable Government	Increasing Civic And Political Participation Strengthening Civil Society Promoting Electoral Reform And Democratic Participation Promoting Transparent, Effective And Accountable Government Reforming Global Financial Governance
Human Rights	Advancing Racial Justice And Minority Rights Protecting Women's Rights Protecting Immigrant And Migrant Rights Reforming Civil And Criminal Justice Systems Reducing HIV/AIDS Discrimination And Exclusion Strengthening Human Rights Worldwide Advancing Economic and Social Rights
Social Justice Philanthropy	Mobilizing Philanthropic Resources For Social Justice
Economic Fairness	Ensuring Good Jobs And Access To Services Promoting the Next Generation Workforce Strategies Building Economic Security Over A Lifetime Improving Access To Financial Services Expanding Livelihood Opportunities For Poor Households
Metropolitan Opportunity	Expanding Access To Quality Housing Promoting Metropolitan Land-Use Innovation Connecting People To Opportunity
Educational Opportunity and Scholarship	Transforming Secondary Education Advancing Higher Education Access And Success Building Knowledge For Social Justice
Freedom of Expression	Supporting Diverse Arts Spaces Advancing Public Service Media Advancing Media Rights And Access Religion In The Public Sphere
Sexuality and Reproductive Health and Rights	Supporting Sexuality Research Promoting Reproductive Rights And The Right To Sexual Health Sexuality And Reproductive Health Education