2006 Grants


Civic Engagement

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

$50,000

To establish state-based nonprofit civic participation initiatives that harness the untapped abilities of the public interest and social service sectors to increase civic engagement among the populations they serve and represent.

Project Vote

$150,000

To provide general support.

Project Vote

$35,000

To use communications to prevent and respond to voter suppression activities.

Proteus Fund

$235,000

To create the BluePrint Project, which brings together key Maine nonprofit and community leaders to rebuild the power of progressive social change organizations in the state.

Women's Voices, Women Vote

$50,000

To provide general support.

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Defense of the Public Interest

Human Rights First

$107,000

To hire a senior attorney for the US Law and Security Program.



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See 2005 Grants

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Overview

Developmental
Disabilities


  • The Serena
    Merck Award


  • The John Merck Scholars Program
  • Environment

    Reproductive
    Health

    Human Rights

    Job Opportunities

    Civic Engagement/Defense of the Public Interest