Grants for LGBTQ Nonprofits provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Overview _NOTE: To create the capacity our staff needs to operationalize these changes, the Foundation will implement transitional grant rounds in 2025. For 2025, organizations that applied for…
Margaret Traub and Phyllis Dicker LGBT+ Graduate Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) - Harvard University Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Margaret Traub…
Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award Funder: National AIDS Memorial Inc (CA, US) Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient Recurrence: Annual Funding Partner: ViiV Healthcare Program Overview To honor the…
Mary J. Mullarkey Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Mary J. Mullarkey Scholarship, funded by The…
Mary's Pence Grants Funder: Mary's Pence, Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN, US) Website: maryspence.org EIN: 36-3556481 Overview Mary's Pence funds small organizations with a big vision for systemic change…
MCF: Equity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: June 17, 2025 Summary The MCF: Equity Fund Grant, established by the Maine Community…
Medica Foundation Grant: MN Early Childhood Health Status: ACTIVE Funder: Medica Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Medica Foundation Grant for MN Early…
Michael Kibbey and Ron Betz Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Our Mission To assist donors…
Overview About This Program The Arts Impact for Individuals grant program provides up to $5,000 for artistic projects in Minnesota led by individuals. Projects must be focused on creating access to…
MRAC: Flexible Support Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The MRAC Flexible Support Grant…
Overview Program Overview The National Leaders of Color Fellowships (LoCF) is a transformative leadership development experience curated by Creative West (formerly WESTAF) in order to establish…
National Queer Arts Festival (NQAF) Funder: Queer Cultural Center (QCC) Geographic Scope: San Francisco Bay Area, California Overview: The NQAF is QCC's flagship annual festival celebrating LGBTQ…
NBO Foundation - Community Impact Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The Nicholas B. Ottaway…
NCJW Israel Grants Program Organization: National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Geographic Scope: Israel Program Description: NCJW's Israel Grants Program supports feminist organizations and women's…
NEI Microgrants Overview: Small grants for collaborative programs designed to engage Jewish young adults in Los Angeles. Part of the NextGen Engagement Initiative (NEI), a partnership between Jewish…
New Jersey Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Competitive Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety Amount: Up to US $45,000 Last Updated: April 14, 2025…
New Voices Filmmaker Grant Funder: NewFest, in partnership with Netflix Status: Applications open for 2025 cycle Award Amount: $25,000 per recipient Number of Awards: 4 emerging directors receive…
New York Bar Foundation General Grants Program Overview: The New York Bar Foundation awards charitable and educational grants to support law-related programs of legal services organizations,…
New York State Folklore COVID-19 Relief Fund Status: One-time emergency relief program (initiated May 2020) Geographic Scope: New York State Funder: New York Folklore, with support from William G.…
Next Step Fund Funder: Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) Geographic Scope: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington counties in Minnesota Funding Amount: Up to $6,000…