Take a look at this Third Sector article on a grant opportunity for charities encouraging democratic participation.

Grant will encourage democratic participation

By Hannah Jordan, Third Sector Online, 4 August 2008

The Government has announced a £150,000 grant scheme to encourage more people to participate in public discussions and get more involved in shaping government policy.

The Innovation Fund, launched by the Ministry of Justice, has been set up to award £15,000 to the 10 best proposals from charities, community groups and other NGOs that use approaches such as the internet or face-to-face events to encourage people to become more involved in democracy.

Read the article in Third Sector.