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 Methodist Hospital: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grant The Methodist Hospital · Foundation Not published · Varies Through the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Grant, Houston Methodist focuses on addressing social determinants impacting social minority groups such as women, people experiencing homelessness, older adults, the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants…	Not published	Varies
Emergency Grants (January 2026 Response) Philanthrofund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K	Not published	$10K
For The Boys Fund The Okra Project · Foundation Not published · Varies The Okra Project provides wellness support to boys with funding for mental health and transition-related expenses.	Not published	Varies
Transition Age Youth Advocacy Grant CA Commission for Behavioral Health (CBH) · Foundation Not published · $670K – $2.0M The Transition Age Youth Advocacy Grant aims to empower young individuals aged 16-25, particularly those with serious mental health challenges, to advocate for their needs within California's behavioral health system.	Not published	$670K – $2.0M
Social Business Match Program (SBMP) Venn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A Program-Related Investment (PRI) initiative designed to help social businesses access seed capital for growth.	Not published	Varies
ArtsWave Pride Grant Program Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The ArtsWave Pride Grant Program aims to foster inclusive arts experiences that resonate with the LGBTQIA community. By funding arts and cultural heritage projects, it seeks to enhance Cincinnati's reputation as an inclusive city.	Not published	Up to $25K
The Joseph Michael Kulka Jr. Scholarship Grant Erie Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joseph Michael Kulka Jr. Scholarship, offered by The LGBT Funds of The Erie Community Foundation, supports bachelor’s degree candidates committed to promoting diversity in the Erie region.	Not published	Varies
The Thomas W. Wilkins Fellowship Grant The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) · Foundation Not published · $4K – $11K The Thomas W. Wilkins Fellowship, offered by The Huntington Library, aims to promote diversity among scholars utilizing its extensive collections.	Not published	$4K – $11K
Jefferson R. Voss Education Fund Zebra Youth Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Zebra Youth's education fund provides financial support to fill gaps in educational funding for youth members.	Not published	Varies
Comcast Fellowship Program Listed by Equality California Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies A four-week full-time fellowship providing internship opportunities for California college students who demonstrate passion for LGBT advocacy.	Not published	Varies
LGBTQ Fund Grant Program Appalachian Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The LGBTQ Fund Grant Program, offered by the Appalachian Community Fund, supports grassroots social change in Central Appalachia.	Not published	Up to $2K
North Idaho Grants- Bonner County Human Rights Task Force Fund Idaho Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force Fund, established in 1992, promotes equality and human rights through community education and advocacy. Grants of up to $8,000 support projects that celebrate diversity and enhance human rights.	Not published	Up to $8K
June Bacon-Bercey Scholarship In Atmospheric Sciences For Women Grant American Geophysical Union · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The June Bacon-Bercey Scholarship in Atmospheric Sciences for Women supports women pursuing careers in atmospheric sciences and meteorology.	Not published	Up to $1K
PRISM Fund Grant Philanthrofund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The PRISM Fund Grant, offered by PFund Foundation, aims to enhance equity within LGBTQ+ communities in the upper Midwest. It focuses on supporting rural LGBTQ+ organizations through grants, training, and collaboration.	Not published	Varies
Steven Petrow and Julie Petrow-Cohen LGBTQ+ Fellowship Grant Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Steven Petrow and Julie Petrow-Cohen LGBTQ+ Fellowship, established in 2016 and awarded by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, supports LGBTQ+ writers across genres.	Not published	Varies
Diversity Alliance Endowment Fund Grant Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Berks County Community Foundation was founded in 1994 to help individuals, families, organizations and businesses achieve their charitable objectives. Since that time, the foundation has grown to manage hundreds of charitable funds.	Not published	Up to $2K
Artist Changemaker Program Global Fund for Women Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Artist Changemaker Program supports artists and creative practitioners whose work advances gender justice, challenges systemic inequalities, and amplifies marginalized voices through various art forms including visual art, photography…	Not published	Varies
Performance Plus Grant Chamber Music America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Chamber Music America’s Performance Plus program recognizes the contributions and diversity of perspectives that U.S.-based gender minorities and women bring to the field of jazz.	Not published	Varies
Supporting Healthy Minds and Youth Resiliency Grants The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies At the Foundation, we recognize the critical need to honor young people and offer spaces that support ongoing growth and development in the face of various forms of discrimination.	Not published	Varies
Hillman Emergent Innovation:Serious Illness and End of Life Grant The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Hillman Emergent Innovation Grant offers $50,000 for 12-18 months to support innovative nursing-driven interventions for underserved populations facing health care access barriers, including racial minorities and low-income individuals.	Not published	$50K
Mama Cash Grant- Resilience Fund Grant Mama Cash · Foundation Not published · €5,000 - €50,000 The Mama Cash Resilience Fund is dedicated to empowering feminist movements globally by providing long-term, flexible funding to groups led by women, girls, and trans and intersex individuals.	Not published	€5,000 - €50,000
Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award National AIDS Memorial Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K To honor the legacy of Mary Bowman and support other accomplished young and emerging art activists ("artivists"), the National AIDS Memorial has partnered with ViiV Healthcare to create the Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award.	Not published	$5K
Dignity for All: LGBTQI+ Assistance Program Grant Freedom House · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dignity for All: LGBTQI+ Assistance Program, led by Freedom House, aims to provide critical support to at-risk LGBTQI+ human rights defenders and organizations.	Not published	Varies
The Bisexual+ Fund Grant Philanthrofund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The Bisexual+ Fund Grant, offered by the PFund Foundation, supports organizations that promote equity for bisexual+ individuals in the upper Midwest, including Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.	Not published	$2K – $3K

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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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