Funding Amount

$20,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Charles and Jack Fund for LGBTQ+ Advancement

Program Type: Field of Interest Grant

Award Amount: $20,000 per grant

Geographic Scope: Metro Louisville and across Kentucky

Focus Areas: Support for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 24 and under) through nonprofits providing care, connection, and community support

Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

  • Must serve LGBTQ+ youth ages 24 and under

  • Must operate in Metro Louisville or Kentucky
  • Program Purpose: To commemorate the legacy of Charles Gruenberger and Jack Kersey, trailblazers who dedicated their lives to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights in Louisville. The fund supports a vision of a world where queer youth are safe, affirmed, and empowered to thrive.

    Selection Process: Applications reviewed by a community-led advisory committee

    2025 Recipients: Six organizations received $20,000 grants each:
    1. Louisville Pride Foundation
    2. Louisville Youth Group
    3. Kentucky Youth Law Project
    4. Fairness Education Fund (sister to Fairness Campaign)
    5. Kentucky Health Justice Network (KHJN)
    6. Camp Beacon
    7. Sweet Evening Breeze

    Contact: Community Foundation of Louisville

  • Phone: 502.585.4649

  • Email: info@cflouisville.org or grants@cflouisville.org

  • Address: 325 W. Main Street, Suite 1110, Waterfront Plaza, West Tower, Louisville, KY 40202

  • Website: cflouisville.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Detailed application instructions are not provided in the available content. However, the program indicates:

    • Applications reviewed by a community-led advisory committee
    • Community feedback and local knowledge inform selection decisions

    Note: For specific application instructions, deadlines, and requirements, contact the Community Foundation of Louisville or visit cflouisville.org/grants.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    lgbtqyouth-programsnonprofits

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