DSPolitical is proud to announce the seventh year of our annual Ad Grants Program! This initiative will award up to $125,000 to Democratic candidates seeking office at the state or local level, who may then use the funds to leverage voter or custom data through DSPolitical’s technology platforms. The grant includes training and support to run effective ad campaigns from our expert client services team.
Election day is right around the corner, and we’re ready to get to work. Our Ad Grants Program exists to put the power of programmatic digital advertising behind down-ballot candidates running competitive races. We want to help you run smarter, more impactful campaigns and come out on top in November.
To apply, simply fill out the form below by 5 pm ET on Tuesday, September 1st.
Eligibility requirements include
- Eligibility is restricted to candidates actively engaged in a campaign or running for office.
- Candidates must be seeking election at the Local, Judicial, or State legislative level in November 2026.
- Candidates must be affiliated with the Democratic Party.
- Additional legal restrictions may apply.
Campaign finance laws and limits vary significantly by state; applicants are solely responsible for checking their local regulations to ensure they can legally accept and report this grant before applying.