Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation Grants - TIER A

The Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation offers annual Tier A grants to 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to serving the LGBTQ community in the Greater Bay Area. Eligible organizations can apply during the designated application period, followed by a review process by the Foundation's board. Two Tier A grants are awarded based on consensus voting after presentations by finalists. The funding amount is determined by annual fundraising success after Tier B and C grants are allocated.

Each year, Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation awards grants to 501(c) organizations who serve the LGBTQ community and align with the Foundation’s mission.
Organizations are invited or may request to apply for Tier A or B grants during the application period. After an initial screening for fit by the Beneficiary Committee, organizations are provided with and complete the Foundation’s Beneficiary Application, and are requested to provide financial and tax return information by the annual deadline.
In the spring, the Foundation’s board and events committee meet to review the applications and hear presentations by selected finalist candidates. A consensus voting process determines the recipients in Tier A. The Foundation awards two Tier A grants annually..

Eligibility

Local nonprofit (501(c)3) organizations who serve the LGBTQ community in the Greater Bay Area are eligible to apply for a Tier A Grant. The amount awarded for Tier A grant recipients is based on the success of the year of fundraising once Tier B and C grants have been awarded.