Democracy Funding

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Process phases

1. 1
   07/10/2023 - 08/31/2023

   Introduction
2. 2
   08/31/2023 - 09/10/2023

   Proposal Submission

   Based on the needs surfaced, participants submit proposals for funding.

3. 3
   09/11/2023 - 09/15/2023

   Vetting

   The Obama Foundation and Circle of Practice facilitators ensure that submitted projects meet the criteria for funding.

4. 4
   09/16/2023 - 09/27/2023

   Voting

   Participants vote for the projects that they want to see happen.

5. 5
   09/30/2023 - 11/30/2023

   Project Implementation

   Winning projects are announced and are implemented.

6. 6
   12/01/2023 - 12/31/2023

   Report back

   Project implementers report back on the activities and impacts of the winning projects.