Bipartisan Policy Center
For Support Of The Democracy Project
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Amount$400,000
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Program
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Date Awarded11/13/2012
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Term12.0 Months
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Type of SupportProject
Overview
Founded in 2007 by former Senate majority leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a D.C.–based think tank devoted to promoting bipartisanship. BPC supports deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates. The organization is currently focused on health care, energy, national and homeland security, governance, transportation, and the economy. This grant would allow BPC to expand its democracy work, launched in 2010, beyond campaign finance and election administration to include the creation of a Commission on Political Reform. The Commission would develop practical recommendations to address current problems of political polarization with a focus on (1) changes to our electoral system; (2) congressional reform; and (3) removing obstacles to public service.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.bipartisanpolicy.org
Grants to this Grantee
for Fix Congress Cohort coordinator role
The Bipartisan Policy Center will coordinate the Fix Congress Cohort, an informal network of individuals and organizations with deep expertise in and commitment to improving the capacity and operations of Congress. (Substrategy: Legislative Branch)
for the Energy Program
The Bipartisan Policy Center builds bridges to craft viable solutions that improve lives. The center’s Energy Program supports policy that boosts the U.S. economy, makes the country more secure, and tackles climate change — all while keeping the U.S. a global leader. (Substrategy: U.S. National Policy)
for Fix Congress Cohort coordinator role
The Bipartisan Policy Center will coordinate the Fix Congress Cohort, an informal network of individuals and organizations with deep expertise in and commitment to improving the capacity and operations of Congress. (Substrategy: Legislative Branch)
