About the Democracy and Power Fund
Launched in 2008, the Democracy and Power Fund expands on OSI’s efforts to engage and mobilize youth, immigrants, and communities of color. It aims to build the collective power of individuals and organizations to develop and demand solutions that advance open society in the United States.

Democracy and Power Fund Announces First Round of 2009 Grants
March 20, 2009
A total of $3.45 million has been awarded to twelve national organizations, including several leaders in the fields of youth leadership development and community organizing.

OSI Democracy and Power Fund Welcomes New Program Officers
February 13, 2009
The Open Society Institute welcomes two new program officers to the Democracy and Power Fund.

OSI Forum: The U.S. Elections—Innovations in Organizing
OSI-New York
November 21, 2008
 AUDIO
This OSI webcast looks at how nonpartisan groups can use innovative organizing and technology strategies to advance their agenda, and analyzes the role that emerging constituencies played in the recent elections.

OSI Forum: The U.S. Economic Downturn
OSI-New York
October 20, 2008
 AUDIO
This OSI webcast provides a snapshot of the roots of the downturn, the nuances of quick-fix policy solutions, and whether the institutions whose policies created the economic mess are now designing its solution.