Global Grants
Funding Amount
Not specified (historically small, one-time investments)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Affiliates within the It Gets Better Global Affiliate Network
- Organizations beyond the affiliate network also eligible
- Award Type: Small, one-time investments
- Contact: global@itgetsbetter.org
Overview
It Gets Better Project's program to support LGBTQ+ storytelling projects globally, particularly in regions where resources for LGBTQ+ communities are scarce or competition for limited funds is high.
Background: Launched in 2016. Since inception, 40+ Global Grants and over USD $200,000 have been awarded to organizations across Asia, Europe, and North and South America. Two additional Global Grant projects have been funded in Africa (Kenya and South Africa) but details are not publicized for safety and security reasons.
Geographic Scope: Global - prioritizes Asia, Europe, and North and South America; also Africa
Focus Areas:
- LGBTQ+ storytelling projects
- Educational efforts for LGBTQ+ youth
- Uplifting, empowering, and connecting LGBTQ+ youth through story and educational efforts
Eligibility:
- Affiliates within the It Gets Better Global Affiliate Network
- Organizations beyond the affiliate network also eligible
Award Type: Small, one-time investments
How to Apply
Application Process
To learn more about the Global Grants program or to apply for a storytelling grant on behalf of your organization, email: global@itgetsbetter.org
No additional application details are provided on the website.
What IOLA Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 25
- Total given
- $238K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $7,500–$10K
- By dollars: Florida 12%, California 12%, Connecticut 8%. Top recipient cities: Ansonia, CT; Tempe, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 74% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Ansonia Public Schools · Ansonia, CT
Improve the experience of LGBTQ+ students at school and community
$10K
Aztech Robotics LLC · Tempe, AZ
Improve the experience of LGBTQ+ students at school and community
$10K
Encircle Family and Youth Resource Center · Salt Lake City, UT
Improve the experience of LGBTQ+ students at school and community
$10K
Federal City Performing Arts Association Inc · Washington, DC
Improve the experience of LGBTQ+ students at school and community
$10K
Fourth City Sisters · St Louis, MO
Improve the experience of LGBTQ+ students at school and community
$10K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- LGBTQ
- Youth programs
- Education
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