DNC Announces Nearly $1 Million in Grants to Engage Communities of Color

On Wednesday, the DNC announced the recipients of the first wave of grants from the State Party Innovation Fund (SPIF) totaling nearly $1 million. SPIF is a first-of-its-kind, $10 million competitive grant program that incentivizes early organizing through state parties and supports efforts to engage African American, Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander, millennial, and rural communities. The following states will begin receiving funding: Arizona, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, and West Virginia. “What we learned in 2017 is that when Democrats recruit great candidates, and make meaningful, early investments in organizing and community engagement, we can win anywhere,” said DNC Chair Tom Pérez. “These innovation and organizing grants are proof positive that the new DNC is committed to partnering with state parties to lift Democratic candidates running in offices up and (sic) the ticket, across the country to victory in 2018, 2020, and beyond.” More here.