The Fund for Democratic Communities is a limited-life foundation based in Greensboro, North Carolina, dedicated to supporting community-based initiatives that promote authentic democracy and improve the quality of life in communities. Since its establishment in 2007, the foundation has provided over $11 million in grants and extensive technical assistance to grassroots democratic efforts, primarily focused in the Southeastern U.S., North Carolina, and Greensboro.
With a commitment to fostering a more just, democratic, and sustainable South, the Fund for Democratic Communities has made the decision to sunset its operations by the end of 2020, channeling all its resources to support community-controlled projects. The foundation has focused on building models and infrastructure for the desired world, as well as supporting institutions and movements that promote economic democracy, particularly in finance and development infrastructure that facilitates cooperative enterprises and community ownership.
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