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Overview The Federal EITC Campaign Fund was established in 2020 as an invitation only fund and provides support to national and state-based policy groups to support work on the federal EITC and CTC, including work on tax-based benefits in the context of federal stimulus and relief packages. About the EITC The EITC was established…
Mapping investments in the states for greater impact. EOF (formerly known as GIST) has developed an online mapping tool to help illustrate to funders where investments are being made in policy, advocacy and communications work in the states, and to help foster connections across these efforts. There are 39 national networks and 1,543 unique state…
EOF has the capacity to support private listservs and working groups that offer members the opportunity for information sharing and learning as well as the coordination and alignment of investments among identified areas of interest. Building State Advocacy and Engagement Capacity Funder Strategy Room Economic Opportunity Funders (EOF) has launched a new Strategy Room for…
Mapping investments in the states for greater impact. EOF (formerly known as GIST) has developed an online mapping tool to help illustrate to funders where investments are being made in policy, advocacy and communications work in the states, and to help foster connections across these efforts. There are 39 national networks and 1,543 unique state…
Overview The EITC Policy Development Fund (EITC PDF) was established in 2015 to provide multi-year support to state-based policy groups laying the groundwork to develop or improve state EITCs. Proposals are requested by invitation and awards are made in the early Fall at $75,000 a year for two years. Awardees may be eligible to apply…
Overview The State EITC Rapid Response Fund (EITC RRF) was established in 2012 as an invitation only fund and focuses on quick infusions of support to help an existing effort overcome a campaign or communications challenge or opportunity. Awards are made on a rolling basis and range from $15,000-$30,000. The RRF is guided by an…
Overview The EITC Campaign Fund (EITC CF) was established in 2017 and focuses on supporting a year-long effort in which a window of opportunity to promote or defend a state EITC seems urgent. Awards are made through an invitation-only RFP process and range from $30,000-$125,000. New in 2020. EITC Campaign Fund awards previously ranged from…
