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Funding Amount

$5,000 - $20,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Joseph Beam Legacy Grant

Overview: The Joseph Beam Legacy Grant supports organizations and initiatives serving Black gay men, particularly those 50+ living with HIV/AIDS, and broader Black wellness and community healing work.

Geographic Scope: National (United States)

Focus Areas:

  • Support for Black gay men and SGL (Same Gender Loving) men

  • HIV/AIDS wellness and support services

  • General operating support for Black-led organizations

  • Wellness groups and speaker series

  • Community healing and peer support

  • Advocacy and collaboration initiatives

    • Eligible Recipients:

  • Organizations

  • Collectives

  • Community-based initiatives

    • Recent Award Examples (2022-2024):

  • General operating support

  • Support for wellness groups and retreats for Black gay men 50+ with HIV

  • Support for advocacy and collaboration initiatives

  • Grants awarded to organizations including: Aging & HIV Institute, Brothers of the Desert & Let's Kick ASS, The Gatekeepers Collective, T.R.U.T.H. Project, MashUp! Nashville, Sankofa HIV Initiative, Black Space HQ, and others

    • Award Range: $10,000 - $20,000

    Status: Currently no open grants (as of 2026-04-03)

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    For more information about applying:

    1. Check Back for Open Enrollment: The grants page indicates "There are no currently open grants right now. Check back soon for our open enrollment period."
    2. Contact BEAM: Complete the inquiry form at beam.community to learn more about funding opportunities
    3. Contact Information: Use the contact form to reach out with questions about grants and monetary aid for organizations, collectives, and individuals

    Note: Specific application materials, narrative questions, and detailed requirements were not available in the provided content.

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    Fields of Work

    mental-healthhiv-aidslgbtqbipocnonprofits

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