LGBTQ Donor Engagement Grant Program

LGBTQ Donor Engagement Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Horizons Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: January 09, 2026

Summary

The LGBTQ Donor Engagement Grant Program by Horizons Foundation aims to support large LGBTQ-focused organizations in the SF Bay Area with annual budgets over $1 million. Organizations can apply for up to $5,000 to fund fundraising events or alternative donor engagement activities. Criteria include inspiring programming, relationship-building strategies, and inclusivity across the LGBTQ spectrum. Eligible nonprofits must have a home office in the SF Bay Area and meet specific funding criteria.

Overview

NOTE: Funds are limited; therefore, we encourage organizations to apply as early as possible to allow for application review and grant processing. LGBTQ Donor Engagement Program Horizons seeks to support LGBTQ donor engagement opportunities of large LGBTQ-primary organizations (annual budget over $1 million) based within the nine counties of the SF Bay Area. With a maximum award of $5,000, the LGBTQ Donor Engagement Program exists to support annual fundraising events(s), but if an organization does not have an annual fundraising event, it may be eligible for efforts that engage donors through alternative events (e.g., house parties, annual donor thank-you events, etc.). Selective Criteria Horizons supports events that: Offer inspiring, engaging programming for and about the LGBTQ community Incorporate strategies to build new relationships and increase giving, especially from individuals Have clear goals for what a successful event looks like and a plan for measuring success Are inclusive of people across the breadth of the LGBTQ community, e.g., geography, gender, race/ethnicity Are closely aligned to Horizons Foundation’s mission

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. LGBTQ Donor Engagement Program grantee partners are limited to one approved request per calendar year per organization.Please note that LGBTQ Donor Engagement award funds may not be used retroactively and the event must take place after the date the award is made. To be eligible for an LGBTQ Donor Engagement Program award, an organization must: Be a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, or provide documentation that the organization is fiscally sponsored by an organization that has 501(c)(3) statusHave its home office based in the nine counties of the SF Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma)Be hosting an LGBTQ donor engagement event within one or more of nine counties of the SF Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma) Be either an LGBTQ-primary organization with an annual budget over $1 million (LGBTQ-primary is defined as an organization whose mission includes the LGBTQ population as the primary focus of the work; whose staff and board predominantly reflect the LGBTQ community; and which primarily serves LGBTQ people) OR an LGBTQ-primary organization with a budget under $1 million that is celebrating a special anniversary year (e.g. 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, etc.). Please contact us before submitting an application for a special anniversary celebration.