EQUITABLE CIVIC
ENGAGEMENT
Equitable Civic Engagement and democracy-building can mobilize and build movements beyond our imagination. Here are the action steps we are taking to move towards a more equitable and democratic community (and how you can help).
OUR ACTIVATION
COMMITMENT:
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Shifting power and agency to historically disenfranchised or marginalized communities.
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Advancing non-partisan, equitable civic engagement in Cleveland.
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Increasing the capacity of local non-profits to participate in democracy-building activities.
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Providing education, training, resources and technical assistance for local non-profit organizations.
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Convening conversations and providing tools to build internal capacity for voter mobilization efforts.
Here are ways you can #GetActivated.
STAY
#VOTEREADY
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APPLY TO THE EQUITABLE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FUND.
Advancing Equitable Civic Engagement is about bridging resources, identities, and organizations to a greater purpose of reclaiming our narrative. The purpose of our annual Equitable Civic Engagement Fund is to provide grants to nonprofit organizations committed to educating, connecting and empowering voting-age residents in the Greater Cleveland area. We seek organizations that are committed to democracy building, racial equity and participatory practices.
We are not currently accepting applications for the Equitable Civic Engagement Fund. Please check back in spring 2025!
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GRANT PROCESS?
Our staff is available to answer questions and guide you through the grant process. Contact us if you have questions at grants@clevotes.com
REQUEST OUR
ENDORSEMENT.
CV is happy to endorse campaigns, issue-based initiatives, and legislation pushes that align with our values, goals + current staff capacity.
As an endorser we've signed open letters, shared campaigns on our social media channels, gathered signatures for petitions, organized educational community events + more.
If you would like us to endorse your campaign, issue-based initiative, or legislation push, please fill out the application below.
INVITE US TO SPEAK.
Would you like for Cleveland VOTES to speak at your upcoming engagement?
Presentation Topics:
Join the Movement - Cleveland VOTES Background
+ Introduction
Election Station -
Key facts about Upcoming Elections + Dates
Nonpartisan Education -
ACTivating your Organization towards Nonpartisanship
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