U.S. Capitol
Architect of the Capitol

U.S. Democracy

The U.S. Democracy Program makes grants to strengthen America’s electoral and governing institutions and, in doing so, build public trust in our democracy.

Strategies

Ideas + Practice

U.S. Democracy

Ultimately democracy rests on two things: free and fair elections, and governing institutions that can respond effectively to challenges facing the nation.

Our Grantmaking

Bipartisan Policy Center
for Fix Congress Cohort coordinator role
Brookings
for the governance program’s work on the future of Senate
New Venture Fund
for the Tech Talent Project
TechCongress
for general operating support

Our Team

Ali Noorani 
Program Director
Carlos Aguilar 
Program Operations Manager
Jen Kwong
Jennifer Kwong 
Senior Counsel
Chayenne Polimedio
Chayenne Polimédio 
Program Officer
Rosa Taylor
Rosa Taylor 
Grants Officer
Heath Wickline
Heath Wickline 
Deputy Director of Communications

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