Grants for LGBTQ+ businesses support queer entrepreneurs with non-dilutive funding, technical assistance, and business development. While dedicated LGBTQ+ business grants are growing, many general diversity and minority business programs are inclusive of LGBTQ+ applicants. Certification as an LGBTBE can open additional doors.
ArtsWave Pride Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsWave (Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts) Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: October 03, 2024 Summary The ArtsWave Pride Grant Program aims…
Beyond Open Grants: Make Bold Moves Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Amount: US $10,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: July 26, 2025 Summary The Beyond Open Grants program aims to…
DVLF General Grants Overview: The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund (DVLF) provides critical funding annually to organizations working on the front lines to address the emerging needs of the region's…
Equality Utah Scholarship Mentorship Program Overview: Equality Utah's scholarship mentorship program creates meaningful connections between LGBTQ students and allies with professionals who…
Equity Fund Status: Active annual grant program Geographic Scope: Twin Cities/Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro area of Minnesota; serves Upper Midwest including Wisconsin Focus Areas: - Support for LGBTQ+…
Equity Fund Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Philanthrofund Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Equity Fund Grant Program, offered by PFund…
HVADC Agribusiness Loan Fund Purpose: Specialized lending for agribusiness providing alternative credit instrument for businesses that may not access sufficient capital through traditional…
Intuit Efficiency Mini-Grants Funder: Intuit in partnership with California Green Business Network (CAGBN) Overview: A mini-grant program that financially supports small businesses in sustainability…
Leonard-Litz Foundation: LGBTQ+ Advocacy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leonard Litz Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Leonard-Litz Foundation's LGBTQ+ Advocacy Fund Grant aims…
Minority Business Funding Program Status: Future program (pilot expected to launch within the next 12 months as of page publication) Overview: NIVF will provide seed funding for an annual cohort of…
National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses Status: ACTIVE Funder: Founders First Community Development Corporation Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: April 26, 2025 Summary The National…
Readiness and Resilience Fund Status: Active emergency response fund Geographic Scope: Minnesota, particularly Twin Cities area Focus Areas: - Emergency support for LGBTQ+ small businesses - Support…
Ready for Business Fund Overview: A grant program providing financial support to LGBTQ+ and allied small business owners and entrepreneurs. Geographic Scope: Washington State, Seattle area Focus…
Ready for Business Fund Overview: GSBA grant program supporting small business owners and entrepreneurs. Geographic Scope: Washington State, particularly Seattle area Focus Areas: - LGBTQ+-owned and…
Ready for Business Fund Overview: Grant program supporting small business owners, particularly LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and those from underrepresented communities. Geographic Scope: Washington State…
Overview Objective Our objective is to frontload investments in high-impact movements for culture change, with a focus on shifting attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people as well as strengthening civic…
Small Business Assistance Partnerships Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: US $100,000 - US $400,000 Last Updated: August…
Storefront Upfit Grant Funder: Raleigh Civic Ventures (RCV), funded by Duke Energy Foundation Geographic Scope: Downtown Raleigh, NC (specific mapped areas) Purpose: Incentivize and attract new…
Super Bowl LVI Business Connect Funder: Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, National Football League, Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee Status: Past program (deadline was February 23,…
Overview The Aritzia Scholarship The Aritzia Scholarship was established in 2021 to support LGBTQ+ women in their pursuit of higher education. Aritzia, the global design-house known for its Everyday…