Grants for LGBTQ Nonprofits

Last updated October 12, 2026

Grantable tracks 459 active grants for lgbtq nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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Olive Tree Foundation Grant Program The Olive Tree Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Olive Tree Foundation Grant Program supports Canadian charities by awarding grants that address various community needs.	Not published	$5K
Phoenix Pride Scholarship Program Phoenix Pride Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Phoenix Pride Scholarship Program supports college-bound LGBTQ+ students through educational scholarships. The scholarship program provides financial assistance to LGBTQ+ students pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
Leonard Litz Foundation-TransPLUS Resource Grants Leonard Litz Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Leonard Litz LGBTQ+ Foundation, via its TransPLUS Resource Center, supports transgender, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, and intersex individuals.	Not published	Varies
Stonewall Community Foundation- Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship Stonewall Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Stonewall Community Foundation came to life in 1990 as a collection of donor funds, and as the local landscape evolved, so did our identity.	Not published	Varies
Intellectual Property Law Institute™ (IPLI™) Scholarships HNBA via-Vision in Action-Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Trailblazing intellectual property and tech law immersion program for law students.	Not published	Varies
Kacenga-Cladera Family Rainbow Scholarship Grant Fund For Education Abroad · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Kacenga-Cladera Family Rainbow Scholarship, funded by the Fund For Education Abroad, supports LGBTQ+ students studying abroad.	Not published	$1K – $5K
John Fryer Award Grant American Psychiatric Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The John Fryer Award, established in 2005, recognizes individuals who enhance the mental health of sexual minorities.	Not published	$1K
Springfield Black Tie Grant Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Springfield Black Tie Grant Program, organized by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to enhance community support for LGBTQ+ organizations in southwest Missouri.	Not published	Varies
PRISM Fund Philanthrofund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Make Golf Your Thing Grant Program Usaga · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Action Fund General Support Grants Groundswell Action Fund · Foundation Not published · $15K Groundswell Action Fund provides unrestricted general support grants that allow organizations to build their infrastructure and avoid the harm caused by boom-and-bust electoral funding cycles that only appear during key election years.	Not published	$15K
Seeding Leaders Grants United Way of South Central Michigan · Foundation Not published · $3K Support the wellness, leadership, and/or professional development of nonprofit leaders, with focus on leaders from underrepresented identities.	Not published	$3K
Black Trans Women's Wellness Grant Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec · Foundation Not published · $10K The Black Trans Women's Wellness Grant supports initiatives focused on the mental health, healing, and wellness of Black transgender women.	Not published	$10K
Plus Collective: Basic Operating Grants Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Plus Collective offers Basic Operating Grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that serve the LGBTQ+ community in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.	Not published	Varies
Supporting Our Neighbors Fund Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K Assisting nonprofit organizations providing support for individuals and families facing urgent needs due to immigration and policy-related concerns. Director of Community Initiatives and Partnerships	Not published	$10K – $30K
Youth Service Capacity-Building Grants William T Grant Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $60K The Youth Service Capacity-Building Grants program, initiated by the William T. Grant Foundation, aims to strengthen small nonprofit organizations in New York City that serve youth aged 5 to 25.	Not published	$60K
Jewish Pride Fund (JPF) The Gerald S and Miriam M Friedkin Supporting Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A Federation-supported giving circle committed to supporting the intersecting needs, values, and interests of the LGBTQ+ and Jewish communities.	Not published	Varies
Plus Collective: Grassroots Grants Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Plus Collective offers Grassroots Grants to support organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community in Charlotte. These grants, capped at $5,000, aim to strengthen startup organizations and meet unmet needs not covered by other funding.	Not published	Up to $5K
LGBTQ Donor Engagement Grant Program Horizons Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K 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.	Not published	Up to $5K
Gender Affirming Identity Document & Emergency Assistance Grant City of Boston · State Not published · Up to $50K The Gender Affirming Identity Document & Emergency Assistance Grant, offered by the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement, aims to dismantle barriers faced by trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive individuals in Boston.	Not published	Up to $50K
Fiscal Sponsorship Program SF Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Pride Celebration Cmte · Foundation Rolling · Varies SF Pride offers fiscal sponsorship services for independent LGBTQ+-focused projects and programs seeking nonprofit status and tax-deductible donation capability.	Rolling	Varies
The Mom Fund Greater Seattle Business Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship and support fund created in 2022 by a group of GSBA Board Members (past and present) with a shared vision of nurturing GSBA Rising Leaders.	Not published	Varies
Springfield Black Tie Grant Program Springfield Black Tie Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Springfield Black Tie, Inc. is Southwest Missouri's premier fundraising event benefitting local and state-wide charities serving the LGBT+ community in Springfield and southwest Missouri.	Not published	Varies
International Trans Fund Grants The Astraea Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The International Trans Fund (ITF) is a participatory grantmaking fund dedicated to supporting trans-led organizations globally. Its mission is to mobilize resources and address funding disparities affecting trans communities.	Not published	$10K – $50K

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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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