State Democracy Project

State reform fellowships and sponsored projectsstate Democracy Project partners with a diverse array of grassroots organizations to pursue structural changes to expand participation, make government more responsive, and build a more democratic society. State Democracy Project's program services concentrate on providing these partners with fiscal sponsorship arrangements that allow them to focus on programmatic goals while reducing their bureaucratic obligations.state Democracy Project has entered into approximately fifteen separate fiscal sponsorship agreements with other organizations to support projects which will further the charitable and educational purposes of State Democracy Project. Grant funds awarded to these organizations are subject to the restrictions and obligations imposed by the agreements and may only be used for the reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in conducting the projects identified. State Democracy Project may charge up to two percent of all gifts received in support of the projects to defray administrative and management costs related to monitoring these agreements. State Democracy Project retains the unilateral variance power pursuant to the signed agreements.

Communications, strategy, policy research, and outreachduring 2022, the sdp team and board members devoted considerable effort to educating allies and supporters about the organization's approach and expanded stakeholder community. Most activity was conducted through informal briefings or one-to-one contacts.