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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Statewide Priority Population Coordinating Center Grant California Department of Public Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $3.7M The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public’s health and shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.	Not published	Up to $3.7M
Medica Foundation Grant: MN Early Childhood Health Medica Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Medica Foundation Grant for MN Early Childhood Health supports early intervention programs aimed at the growth and development of children from birth to age 12.	Not published	Up to $100K
Kay Longcope Scholarship Award Delaware Valley Legacy Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ArtsWave Pride Grants Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants supporting innovative programs that celebrate LGBTQIA+ voices and community in the arts. These grants fund creative projects that engage LGBTQIA+ audiences and celebrate queer cultural expression.	Not published	Varies
Arts & Culture Fund Our Fund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $300K – $370K The Our Fund Foundation's annual Arts & Culture Fund supports dynamic LGBTQ+-specific programs and initiatives in South Florida. The foundation awarded $370,000 in 2025 and $300,000 in 2024 through this fund.	Not published	$300K – $370K
TCF: Education & Youth Grants Triangle Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Our Education and Youth impact area works with nonprofits in the Triangle serving youth ages 5-24, with a focus on youth from low-income backgrounds, youth from low-performing and/or low-resourced schools, youth with disabilities, youth…	Not published	Varies
CIDQ Scholarship ACCESS Program (SAP) Council for Interior Design · Foundation Not published · Varies CIDQ encourages applications from individuals with:	Not published	Varies
OUT Georgia Impact Fund Grant United Way of Greater Atlanta Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The OUT Georgia Impact Fund, launched in 2021 by United Way of Greater Atlanta, focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations that significantly impact Georgia's LGBTQIA+ community.	Not published	Up to $15K
Bruce J. Anderson Foundation Grant Program Boston Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bruce J. Anderson Foundation provides grants for programs, direct services and new initiatives in the fields of mental health (treatment, research and suicide prevention, with a particular interest in mental health services supporting…	Not published	Varies
We Are Moving The Needle Scholarship Grant We Are Moving The Needle · Foundation Not published · Varies The We Are Moving The Needle Scholarship supports women, trans, and non-binary creators in the music industry by offering two full scholarships for a masterclass with GRAMMY-nominated producer Alissia in Paris.	Not published	Varies
Hospitality Workers LGBTQ+ Relief Fund Another Round Another Rally · Foundation Not published · Varies A relief and support fund created to provide real-time support, emergency aid, and professional development assistance to LGBTQ+ bar and restaurant professionals facing discrimination and inequality.	Not published	Varies
Equality Utah Scholarship Mentorship Program Equality Utah Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500K Equality Utah's scholarship mentorship program creates meaningful connections between LGBTQ students and allies with professionals who understand the unique challenges and opportunities they face.	Not published	$500K
WESTAF Arts Resilience Fund Creative West · Foundation Not published · $30K – $100K	Not published	$30K – $100K
Community Cultural Participation Grant Oregon Cultural Trust · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Community Cultural Participation Grant, administered by the Multnomah County Cultural Coalition (MCCC), aims to support underrepresented communities in accessing arts and culture.	Not published	$1K – $3K
BENT Film Festival Grant Sacramento Region Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The BENT Film Festival Grant continues the legacy of Sacramento's longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival, offering $500 to $1,500 to support projects that highlight LGBTQ+ experiences and queer stories.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Upper Valley Community Health Equity Partnership (UVCHEP) Grant Program Public Health Council of the Upper Valley · Foundation Not published · $5K – $28K	Not published	$5K – $28K
Juan Ramon Guerrero Scholarship Central Florida Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Juan Ramon Guerrero Scholarship (Central Florida Foundation) is an annual $10,000 scholarship awarded to one applicant pursuing a finance or finance-related degree with demonstrated LGBTQ-community impact/support.	Not published	$10K
Our Fund: Arts & Culture Fund Grant Our Fund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to US $20,000 The Our Fund: Arts & Culture Fund provides grants to support LGBTQ arts organizations in South Florida. With a focus on resilience and sustainability, the fund encourages projects that re-engage audiences after challenging times.	Not published	Up to US $20,000
Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund Grant The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund Grant supports grassroots initiatives focused on education, racial equity, environmental justice, and immigrant rights.	Not published	$15K – $25K
TRANSform Culture Fellowship Grant The Pride Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K The TRANSform Culture Fellowship, supported by the Pride Foundation, is dedicated to uplifting Transgender, Two-Spirit, Nonbinary, and Intersex (2STNBI) individuals in the Northwest.	Not published	$15K
UGLA Bill Bailey Matching Funds Program Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies One of UGLA's most important community outreach initiatives.	Not published	Varies
GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund The GSBA Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500K – $600K The oldest and one of the largest LGBTQ+ scholarship programs in the country, founded in 1990. Since its founding, the fund has invested over $5 million in LGBTQ+ students.	Not published	$500K – $600K
Lipsky-Whittaker LGBTQ Scholarship Grant Southcoast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lipsky-Whittaker LGBTQ Scholarship, established by the SouthCoast Community Foundation, provides financial support to graduates from New Bedford area high schools who identify as LGBTQ+.	Not published	Varies
Domestic, Sexual, & Gender Based Violence Prevention Mini-Grant City of Boston · State Not published · Up to $10K The City of Boston's Domestic, Sexual, & Gender Based Violence Prevention Mini-Grant seeks to empower young men to be part of the solution against violence.	Not published	Up to $10K

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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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