Majority Rules Grant Opportunity

The Majority Rules Grant Opportunity is a private funding program designed to support civic engagement around electoral reform through community-based film screenings. The grant is tied to the documentary film "Majority Rules," which examines outdated voting systems in the United States and highlights potential reforms to strengthen democratic representation. The film is being leveraged as both an educational tool and a catalyst for local civic dialogue. The program offers small grants, up to $2,500, to assist nonpartisan organizations, community groups, and academic institutions in hosting local screenings. Awarded funds can be used to cover venue and audiovisual rental costs, promote events within communities, provide free tickets or refreshments, and organize discussions or panels following screenings. Grantees are also encouraged to use the film to inspire voter education on issues like primary reform and ballot initiatives, as well as to drive signature collection, community mobilization, and other nonpartisan voter engagement activities. In addition to financial support, the program provides grantees with a screening license, a ready-to-use toolkit for organizing events, and promotional amplification through the campaign’s social media and partner network. Optional participation by the filmmakers or expert panelists may also be arranged to enrich local events. The eligibility criteria emphasize organizational commitment to strengthening democratic participation, educating the public on electoral systems, fostering inclusive civic spaces, and inspiring local action. While no specific restrictions are mentioned regarding organizational type, the emphasis is clearly on nonpartisan, community-based, and educational entities. Individual applicants are not referenced, which suggests that organizations, rather than single persons, must apply. The submission process is streamlined, requiring only a short and simple application form. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, meaning there is no single fixed deadline. Early applications are encouraged to secure funding given the limited pool of small grants. No pre-application steps or extensive requirements are indicated. The program is administered by Unite America’s impact campaign, with contact available through a dedicated program email. Because this is a private grant, it is not listed on Grants.gov or other federal portals, and applicants interact directly with the organizers for both questions and submissions. The rolling structure of deadlines indicates that opportunities will remain open until funding is exhausted or the campaign reaches capacity.

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