Joseph Beam Legacy Grant

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

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.