About This Initiative
The Program on Governance and Public Policy seeks to strengthen the institutions of representative democracy in the United States, to reengage citizens in public life, and to ensure that public services respond to public needs. Note: This program is closed. No further grant applications will be accepted. more

Media Reform
In the realm of media reform, the Program on Governance and Public Policy concentrates on shifts in the media industries that are related to the functioning of democracy.  more

Political Reform
OSI's Program on Governance and Public Policy takes a pluralistic approach to political reform, encouraging states to experiment with various approaches to reduce the pressure of money on elections and legislation. more