Public Policy Advocacy
Grant Opportunity

Deadline: October 1 2025

Atlas Network's Public Policy Advocacy Grant Opportunity is dedicated to empowering our partner organizations to take the lead in shaping the public policy landscape of their communities to foster economic rights, personal freedom, and the rule of law. At Atlas Network, we believe that policy is the bedrock upon which the future is built, and this grant program is designed to support organizations that have identified opportunities for meaningful policy change in pursuit of a free society.

The focus of this grant opportunity is to power partner organizations’ efforts to become influential forces in shaping public policy. We understand that local think tanks are a critical resource for effective policy solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for this grant opportunity, organizations must be a current partner of Atlas Network.

Public Policy Advocacy

Several approaches for Public Policy Advocacy may include:

Research and Analysis

Research and Analysis

Conduct rigorous research, data analysis, and impact assessments to support informed policy advocacy.
Advocacy and Campaigns

Advocacy and Campaigns

 Develop and implement strategic advocacy campaigns to influence public opinion and policy decisions.
Legal Initiatives

Legal Initiatives

Utilize legal avenues, such as the court system, to challenge and change existing policies and regulations that hinder the principles of liberty and free-market economics.
Coalition Building

Coalition Building

Forge alliances and partnerships with like-minded organizations to amplify your policy advocacy efforts.
Educational Outreach

Educational Outreach

Engage the public, media, and policymakers through educational programs and seminars to expand understanding of and appreciation for needed public policy improvement.

Application
Process

Successful Applicants:

  • Present a clear plan for influencing public policy.
  • Show a track record of impactful work in the field of policy advocacy or demonstrate a clear strategy for influencing public policy for the first time.

We favor organizations who participate in the Atlas Network Academy and, in particular, those who have completed Think Tank Fundamentals and Think Tank Theory & Practice, which are both free online courses offered within the Academy.

Application Public Policy Advocacy

Funding
Topics

Below are the applicable funding topics available for this Grant Opportunity:

Human Dignity Fund 2

As part of our Dignity Unbound project, this funding topic is available thanks to generous support of John Templeton Foundation and the Smith Family Foundation.

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Resisting Illiberalism Fund 2

This funding topic is available to Atlas Network partners all around the world working to counter authoritarianism and the rise of illiberal statist sentiment.

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Ease of Employment Fund

This funding topic is available thanks to generous support of John Templeton Foundation and the Reynolds Foundation.

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Ready to lead your community towards a future grounded in freedom and individual liberty?

Apply now