Grants for LGBTQ Nonprofits

Last updated October 12, 2026

Grantable tracks 459 active grants for lgbtq nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 10 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 257 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 459; from 314 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $5,000–$30K
Total listed funding: $25.0M; across 257 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 11; 25 with a published date

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The Black Trans Joy Fund The Okra Project · Foundation Not published · Varies During Mental Health Awareness Month, The Okra Project provides the community with an unrestricted fund to support Black trans individuals with funding for any mental health-related expenses.	Not published	Varies
Horizons LGBTQ Scholarship Horizons Foundation · Foundation Not published · $65K An inaugural scholarship program providing financial support to LGBTQ students entering higher education who have graduated from a Bay Area high school. Horizons Foundation, 155 Sansome Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94104	Not published	$65K
LGBT+ Giving Circle Grant Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The LGBT+ Giving Circle Grant supports organizations that are inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community in the Greater Rochester area. Established in 2011, it aims to enhance community diversity through projects aligned with its mission.	Not published	$1K – $5K
LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Fund Our Fund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $440K The Our Fund Foundation's annual LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Fund awards grants to support health and wellness initiatives benefiting LGBTQ+ individuals in South Florida.	Not published	$440K
Allegany Franciscan Ministries Tau Grant Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Tau Grants from Allegany Franciscan Ministries strengthen the health and well-being of communities across a six-county Florida region (Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Hillsborough, Pinellas).	Not published	Up to $20K
Indiana Climate and Democracy Catalyst Fund Grant Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The Indiana Climate and Democracy Catalyst Fund aims to empower frontline organizations in Indiana by enhancing their capacity to address climate and democracy challenges.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Community Partner Grants (General Grantmaking) New York Women's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The New York Women's Foundation provides catalytic grantmaking to social entrepreneurs and changemakers.	Not published	Varies
Charles E. Culpeper Arts & Culture Grant Program Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles E. Culpeper Arts & Culture Grant Program, funded by The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, aims to support diverse artists and cultural organizations in New York City.	Not published	Varies
Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Science American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To enable current AHA awardees to identify and serve as mentors for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows from underrepresented groups in science and medicine: An eligible AHA-funded investigator identifies an eligible fellow to mentor.	Not published	Varies
Gateway International Group Education Abroad Scholarship Grant Fund For Education Abroad · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Gateway International Group Education Abroad Scholarship, provided by the Fund for Education Abroad, offers financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for U.S. undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and have never…	Not published	$1K – $10K
Community Based Grant Programs Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Community Based Grant Programs, led by the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, aim to enhance the quality of life for diverse District residents through advocacy and outreach.	Not published	Up to $100K
PFund Foundation: Sponsorship Fund Grant Philanthrofund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The PFund Foundation offers a Sponsorship Fund for events primarily serving LGBTQ+ communities in the upper Midwest. With sponsorship amounts ranging from $500 to $1,000, organizations can apply once per calendar year.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Kellenberger + Tollefson Center for LGBTQ Philanthropy Grants Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
BALIF Foundation/FBANC Joint "Pamilya" Scholarship Bay Area Lawyers for Individua · Foundation Not published · $3K To support a law school student who has demonstrated commitment to both the Filipinx American and LGBTQI communities.	Not published	$3K
Gay Community Endowment Fund Grant Akron Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gay Community Endowment Fund Grant, managed by the Akron Community Foundation, aims to enhance the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals in Greater Akron.	Not published	Varies
Leonard-Litz Foundation: LGBTQ+ Advocacy Fund Grant Leonard Litz Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Leonard-Litz Foundation's LGBTQ+ Advocacy Fund Grant aims to empower LGBTQ+ individuals by funding organizations that advocate for their rights and well-being.	Not published	Varies
Reclaiming Our Power RFP Stonewall Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies 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 engagement and democracy.	Not published	Varies
Ka'ehu Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ka'ehu Scholarship Fund, established by the Hawai'i Community Foundation, aims to support residents of Hawaii who demonstrate financial need.	Not published	Varies
Focus Grants Community Foundation for SW Washington · Foundation Not published · $6K – $150K Place-based support to organizations disrupting the cycle of intergenerational poverty in southwest Washington. Community Foundation for Southwest Washington	Not published	$6K – $150K
TRANScend Community Impact Fund Destination Tomorrow Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies According to the CDC, approximately 14% of Transgender women are living with HIV, with disproportionately high rates among Transgender women of color (44% of Black/African American, 26% of Hispanic/Latina, and 7% of white Transgender…	Not published	Varies
College Campus Student Engagement Grants Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants designed to support individuals or organizations committed to strengthening Jewish campus life at college campuses.	Not published	Varies
Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship National AIDS Memorial Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Dedicated to continuing Pedro Zamora's legacy, this scholarship supports the school costs of young activists and non-profit changemakers who work in their communities and carry forward the torch in struggles for social and health justice.	Not published	$5K
LGBTQ Social Justice & Equity Grant The Our Fund Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Our Fund Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of LGBTQ individuals in South Florida through philanthropy and impactful grant-making.	Not published	Up to $50K
Wayne F. Placek Grants American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Wayne F. Placek Grants, established by the American Psychological Foundation, aim to enhance the public's understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues and alleviate associated stresses.	Not published	Up to $15K

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About grants for lgbtq nonprofits

LGBTQ nonprofits are supported by a dedicated philanthropic field of large foundations, community foundations, and grassroots intermediaries. Major funders include the Gill Foundation and the Arcus Foundation, while LGBTQ community foundations such as the Horizons Foundation, Pride Foundation, and Stonewall Community Foundation fund regionally. Intermediaries like the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice and Groundswell Fund reach smaller grassroots groups, and Funders for LGBTQ Issues organizes the broader funder community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for lgbtq nonprofits award?

Of the 459 grants for lgbtq nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 12, 2026, 257 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $30K. The largest is $3.7M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for lgbtq nonprofits?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Philanthrofund Foundation Inc (9), The Pride Foundation (8), Our Fund Foundation Inc (7), Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc (6), and Delaware Valley Legacy Fund (6). In all, 314 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for lgbtq nonprofits due?

Of 459 grants listed, 11 accept applications on a rolling basis, 25 have a published upcoming deadline, 125 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 298 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 52% fall in January–March.

What grants are available for LGBTQ nonprofits?

Funding supports advocacy and equal rights, movement building, health and safety, arts and culture, economic justice, and services for LGBTQ communities, with a particular emphasis on transgender and intersex programs among some funders. Grants range from large strategic investments by national foundations to flexible general support grants for grassroots organizations.

Which foundations fund LGBTQ causes?

Leading dedicated funders include the Gill Foundation and the Arcus Foundation, alongside LGBTQ community foundations such as the Horizons Foundation, Pride Foundation, and Stonewall Community Foundation. Intermediaries like the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice and Groundswell Fund make grants to smaller grassroots groups, and Funders for LGBTQ Issues supports the broader field.

Can small or grassroots LGBTQ groups get funding?

Yes. Several funders specifically prioritize small and mid-sized grassroots organizations that have trouble securing grants elsewhere, offering flexible general support grants that can range from a few thousand dollars up to larger awards. Many work through fiscal sponsors, so lacking your own 501(c)(3) status is not always a barrier. Match your work to each funder's focus and check eligibility before applying.

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