 Around the world, women, people with disabilities, indigenous people, LGBTQ plus persons, and young people face structural, legal, cultural, and socioeconomic barriers to run for elected office, resulting in their low representation in political spaces. Research by International IDEA shows that sufficient political funding from public and private sources and party level initiatives can enhance inclusivity and representation. Targeted public funding plays a key role. According to International IDEA's political finance database, in over 30 countries including France, Chile, the Republic of Korea, and Kenya, public funding received by political parties is adjusted depending on the level of gender balance among candidates. Political parties can contribute through party level initiatives. For instance, in the United Kingdom, the Candidates Fund of the Conservative Party provides financial support to LGBTQ plus candidates. Private initiatives like the Victory Fund and Emily's List in the US are also prime examples of financial support to candidates from underrepresented groups running for elected offices. Given such initiatives are relatively new, countries need to periodically evaluate the effectiveness of these measures and assess their impact on the political participation of these groups. As a global think-and-do tank supporting inclusive democracy worldwide, International IDEA has been analyzing the targeted funding trend and will continue to expand our work by gathering examples of good practices and researching what works to support political diversity through political finance measures. For more information visit our website and social media channels.