America’s future starts with local communities
Now is the time to invest in the people, places, and civic programming that power our democracy.
Setting off a new wave of civic participation
In communities across the country, Americans are doing the work of everyday democracy—from improving access to public parks and welcoming new families to hosting digital forums.
The Trust for Civic Life invests in local efforts that help people connect and create their community’s future together, ultimately reshaping civic life and building a stronger democracy.
Why local matters
Learn why communities are a key ingredient in bringing Americans together to take action
Meet our Civic Hubs
The Trust has invested nearly $27M in Civic Hubs across rural America. These unique groups bring Americans together to contribute and solve problems where they live and work.
Read our annual report
In 2025, the Trust directed $9.9 million to communities in rural regions and its grantees secured a nearly 2:1 match with Trust funding.
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Our grantees
Meet the people and organizations that are reinventing civic life.
2026 CIVIC HUB GRANTEE
Delta Circles
A community hub in Arkansas’s Delta transforms an historic school into a center for entrepreneurship, learning, and community connection.
2026 CIVIC HUB GRANTEE
Protect the Sacred
A New Mexico group creates opportunities for Diné (Navajo) civic participation rooted in culture, belonging, and collective action.