AFFA Small Grants Program
Alliance for Full Acceptance
Funding Amount
US $500 - US $4,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits and demonstrate a commitment to social justice
Geography
- Based in South Carolina, North Carolina or Georgia.
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- Nonprofit and exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or utilizing a fiscal sponsor.
Other requirements
- Nondiscriminatory by policy.
- Applying an intersectional lens to work centered on social justice.
- Working for fundamental social change and demonstrating practical alternatives to social justice for LGBTQ+ youth.
Overview
The AFFA Small Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia that address the needs of LGBTQ+ youth. Grants range from $500 to $4,000 and prioritize projects promoting long-term social change and emotional health. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits and demonstrate a commitment to social justice. Projects can include training events, community workshops, and collaborative initiatives aimed at improving the lives of LGBTQ+ youth.
The AFFA Small Grants Program funds programming, organization building and/or support to nonprofit organizations addressing the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia.
Types of Projects
Supporting the programs of Gender & Sexualities Alliances working to increase Transgender inclusion on campusTravel money for students to attend LGBTQ+ training events such as “Campus Pride”or to send a group of LGBTQ+ students to an Outward Bound Program. Please contact the AFFA office for information on scholarships for Creating Change.Bringing in speakers for campus wide events, e.g. one campus is inviting an “out” professional sports figure, the LGBTQ+ group then collaborated with the Athletics Department to engage campus athletes to participate.Developing a community awareness workshop on LGBTQ+ youth and domestic violence issues.Purchasing needed books or materials for LGBTQ+ resource center on campusCollaborative projects with other nonprofits, e.g. a youth organization and a local film society developing LGBTQ+ youth-themed film curriculum for the communityFunding a series of social interactions for a network of GSAs, e.g. a gay prom.
Grant Size
Organizations are eligible for grants from $500 to a maximum of $4,000 per year from the AFFA Small Grants Program. Funding in subsequent years is conditional on compliance with reporting requirements, continued progress toward meeting stated goals and objectives, and demonstrated impact of activities.
Eligibility
Based in South Carolina, North Carolina or GeorgiaNonprofit and exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or utilizing a fiscal sponsor.Nondiscriminatory by policy.Applying an intersectional lens to work centered on social justice.Working for fundamental social change and demonstrating practical alternatives to social justice for LGBTQ+ youth.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- LGBTQ
- Youth programs
- Nonprofits
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