As the final election of the year draws near, organizations across the nation are ramping up voter mobilization efforts. The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has continued its support of local activities that encourage civic engagement and participation in democracy by doubling the amount of grant funding from $100,000 in 2022 to $200,000 in 2024.
In 2022, seven Milwaukee-based organizations used these funds to support voter registration, education and mobilization efforts. This year the following nine groups are continuing these efforts:
- Wisconsin Voices
- Pastors United
- League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County
- Hmong American Women’s Association
- Midwest Bikeshare
- Legislative Semester
- Community Brainstorming Conference
- The National Association of Social Workers
- The Wisconsin Justice Initiative, Inc.
Grant amounts range between $5,000 to $40,000.
A call to action
Want to be civically active? Here are some steps you can take to ensure you’re ready for any local, state or national election.
- Check your voter registration status.
Visit MyVote to check your registration status, find your polling place, see a sample ballot, request an absentee ballot and more. You can register to vote in person on Election Day or ahead of time via mail or online. To register, you must have a Wisconsin Driver License or Wisconsin State ID card. - Vote absentee in person or by mail
If you’re unable to vote on Election Day, you can vote early in person or through an absentee ballot. Request an absentee ballot to be mailed to your house or check your early person voting options at MyVote. - Get informed
Sample ballots are a great way to find out about who is running for national, state and local office and about statewide or local referendums. To learn about the various candidates and referendums, visit Vote411. - Become a poll worker
Elevate your civic engagement by becoming a poll worker. Poll workers check-in voters, register people to vote, check photo IDs and process absentee ballots. To become a poll worker, submit a request to your municipal clerk. Learn more here.