Icivics Incorporated
iCivics is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) based in Cambridge, MA that champions equitable civic education and provides free K–12 civics resources, games, and curricula for teachers and students. The organization’s primary web presence (vision.icivics.org) links to its educator platform (ed.icivics.org), news, impact reports, and programs such as the Civic Star Challenge.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A state-focused or regional K–12 civic education organization or an education intermediary whose work aligns with state-level civic learning and policy priorities.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on K–12 civic learning with demonstrable state-level impact or policy alignment.
- • Clear alignment with the CivXNow/state policy menu or similar state policy change efforts.
- • Capacity to manage project grants in the common award band ($10K–$25K) used frequently by the funder.
- • Existing partnerships or credibility with statewide education networks, bar associations, or civic education intermediaries.
Geography
Observed grants span multiple states: 9 states in the latest year and historically funding appears across about 16 states, with the foundation based in Massachusetts but funding exclusively out-of-state in the observed years.
Recipient Variety
The funder supported many distinct independent recipients each year (16 in 2022, 20 in 2023, 10 in 2024) with several repeat grantees but regular additions of new organizations, indicating a broad recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of an open application process is absent, but observed new grantees in recent years (eight in 2023, three in 2024) suggest unfamiliar applicants can enter the portfolio; without formal application guidance, openness cannot be confirmed as high.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
