How much funding does Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation Grants - TIER B provide?

Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation Grants - TIER B provides US $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation Grants - TIER B?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation Grants - TIER B?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation Grants - TIER B offered?

Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation Grants - TIER B runs on an annual cycle.

Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation Grants - TIER B

Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation

Foundation Grants for LGBTQ Nonprofits Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “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.”

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

The Foundation’s event hosts (over 200 people) vote to select two $10,000 Tier B grants annually.

Overview

The Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation offers Tier B grants to 501(c)(3) organizations supporting the LGBTQ community in the Greater Bay Area. Annually, two $10,000 grants are selected through a voting process by event hosts, ensuring community involvement. Eligible organizations can apply during the specified application period after an initial screening. This initiative underscores the Foundation's commitment to empowering local nonprofits and enhancing support for LGBTQ initiatives.

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.

Eligibility

Local or national nonprofit (501(c)3) organizations who serve the LGBTQ community in the Greater Bay Area are eligible to apply for a Tier B grant. The Foundation’s event hosts (over 200 people) vote to select two $10,000 Tier B grants annually.

What Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2026

Grants in 2026: 9
Total given: $256K
Median grant: $11K
Range: $6,000–$58K

By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: San Francisco, CA; Berkeley, CA; Richmond, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.