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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Parsons Family Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Parsons Family Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies, established by the Parsons family, supports Maine graduating high school seniors of any gender identity or sexual orientation.	Not published	$2K
Early-Career Artist Research & Development Grant Forecast Public Art · Foundation Not published · $3K The Early-Career Artist Research & Development Grant supports Minnesota-based early-career artists engaged in public art research and development.	Not published	$3K
GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund Greater Seattle Business Association · Foundation Not published · Varies One of the oldest and largest LGBTQ+ scholarship programs in the country, founded in 1990. The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund has invested over $5 million in LGBTQ+ students.	Not published	Varies
Progressive Multiplier Grants Progressive Multiplier Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Progressive Multiplier Grants support U.S. based nonprofits and subsidiaries focused on generating independent revenue through innovative projects.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Osteopathic Founders Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Osteopathic Founders Foundation supports projects consistent with the osteopathic philosophy through small grants to improve the health of Tulsa and surrounding areas of northeastern Oklahoma.	Not published	Up to $5K
The XENO PRIZE for Performance Arts Grant Franklin Furnace Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K The XENO PRIZE for Performance Arts, awarded by Franklin Furnace, supports early-career LGBTQ+-identifying performance artists creating new work in 26 states with restrictive gender-affirming laws.	Not published	$5K
Lesbian Health Fund Grant American Association of Physicians for Human Right · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Lesbian Health Fund (LHF), part of GLMA, is dedicated to improving the health of LGBTQ+ women and girls through scientific research funding.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Growing Together: An LGBTQ Fund Grant The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Growing Together: An LGBTQ Fund Grant, established by the Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County, aims to support 501(c)(3) organizations in the region.	Not published	Up to $5K
Creative Connections Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Provides funding for artistic proposals led by individual artists that focus on creating access to the arts for Minnesotans and/or engaging with Minnesota communities through artistic endeavors.	Not published	Up to $5K
StoryCenter Scholarships StoryCenter · Foundation Not published · Varies Applicants will be notified of scholarship status as soon as selections have been made.	Not published	Varies
PrEP Assistance Program The World Health Clinicians Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A program to help underinsured or uninsured patients access PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) for HIV prevention. Launched in May 2023 with initial funding from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation ($50,000).	Not published	Varies
Rachel Fuchs Memorial Award for Excellence in Mentorship and Service to Women/LGBTQ in the Profession Grant Coordinating Council for Women in History · Foundation Not published · $500 The Rachel Fuchs Memorial Award recognizes exceptional mentorship and service to women and LGBTQ individuals in the historical profession.	Not published	$500
Developing Agency, Identity, and Belonging In Young People Grants The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Developing Agency, Identity, and Belonging In Young People Grants aim to empower BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and other marginalized youth by creating safe spaces that foster community and belonging.	Not published	Varies
Supporting Our Neighbors Fund Grants (Community Foundation for Monterey County) Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $30K The Community Foundation for Monterey County established the Supporting Our Neighbors Fund to assist nonprofit organizations providing support for individuals and families facing urgent needs due to immigration and policy-related concerns.	Rolling	$10K – $30K
Alphawood Foundation Grants Alphawood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alphawood Foundation is a Chicago-based private grantmaking foundation working for an equitable, just and humane society.	Not published	Varies
One House Filmmakers Fund Gold House Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The One House Filmmakers Fund is Sundance's first multicultural film fund, providing industry-leading financing, training, mentorship, and amplification to the most promising multicultural filmmakers from historically underrepresented…	Not published	$10K
Vermont Grant Program- Equity & Justice Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies For 2025, we will target the $300,000 dollars allocated to this program to support Vermont non-profit organizations experiencing adverse impacts to their work and their communities as a result of federal actions.	Not published	Varies
Sacred Space, Safe Access Grant (SSSA) Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sacred Space, Safe Access Grant supports congregations in creating and maintaining safe, welcoming spaces for vulnerable populations.	Not published	Varies
Beyond Pride Grant Fund City of Boston · State Not published · Up to $10K The Beyond Pride Grant Fund, initiated by the City of Boston's Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement, provides financial support up to $15,000 for community-based organizations serving Boston’s LGBTQIA2S+ residents.	Not published	Up to $10K
Lei Pua ʻAla - Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi Hawaii Council for Humanities · Foundation Not published · $944K This is a three-year partnership project with Qwaves/Kanaka Pakipika aimed at uplifting Māhu and LGBTQ+ stories and voices throughout Hawaiʻi.	Not published	$944K
VCF: Samara Fund Grants The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Samara Fund Grants, offered by the Vermont Community Foundation, focus on supporting LGBTQ+ led initiatives in Vermont.	Not published	Up to $5K
New Voices Filmmaker Grant The New Festival Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The New Voices Filmmaker Grant is an initiative in partnership with Netflix to support emerging LGBTQ+ filmmakers.	Not published	$25K
Washington Youth & Families Fund (WYFF) Building Changes · Foundation Not published · Varies For more than 20 years, the Washington Youth & Families Fund has been the state's most important resource for driving community-led, equitable solutions to homelessness.	Not published	Varies
Margaret Traub and Phyllis Dicker LGBT+ Graduate Fellowship Grant Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) - Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Margaret Traub and Phyllis Dicker LGBT+ Graduate Fellowship, offered by the Harvard Kennedy School, supports students committed to issues affecting the LGBT+ community.	Not published	Varies

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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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