Carnegie Corporation has identified immigrant civic integration as the optimum use of resources for attaining an increase in civic participation and a stronger U.S. democracy. This decision is based on several factors, including: the dramatic demographic change occurring in the United States through increased immigration; the Corporation's longstanding view of civic integration as essential to democracy; and our history as a significant funder in increasing voter/civic engagement among low propensity voters. Our greater emphasis on immigrant integration also comes in response to global labor market shifts and the growing link between higher educational attainment and social mobility in the United States.

Adoption of this key goal follows decades in which the Corporation was a leading foundation funder in such areas as campaign finance reform, election administration and nonpartisan voter engagement, for which limited support will continue to be provided. Grantmaking in the U.S. Democracy and Civic Integration program will address:

• Immigrant Civic Integration
• Voter Engagement