FAQGrantmakingUpdated Oct. 14, 2026

What is MVP's vetting process?

Our national and state advisors scout local groups and assess the quality of their electoral and year-round organizing, along with their organizational health. Then they run deep reference checks with movement leaders, organizers, peer funders, and allies.

As we develop a comprehensive list of possible groups to support in the states they oversee, we build profiles of each group and work to assess factors such as:

  • Quality of electoral work
  • Synergy between electoral work and year-round organizing
  • Constituency and issue priorities
  • Place in the movement ecosystem
  • Financial need and growth potential

Learn more about our vetting process here.

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