Grants for LGBTQ Nonprofits

Last updated October 12, 2026

Grantable tracks 459 active grants for lgbtq nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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APABA Silicon Valley & BALIF Joint Scholarship Bay Area Lawyers for Individua · Foundation Not published · $5K To recognize law students in the greater Bay Area who have demonstrated commitment to both the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and LGBTQI communities.	Not published	$5K
Indigenous Communities Fund United Way of King County · Foundation Not published · $1M United Way of King County's Indigenous Communities Fund honors and invests in King County's Indigenous communities through participatory grantmaking.	Not published	$1M
Outreach Foundation Helen Bonser Scholarship Grant Innovia Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Outreach Foundation Helen Bonser Scholarship This scholarship supports the educational aspirations of individuals from Spokane and Kootenai Counties who identify as LGBTQA+ or Allies, helping them achieve their academic and career goals…	Not published	Varies
Summer Fellowship Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Summer Fellowship program provides financial support to diverse and underrepresented law students pursuing public interest internships.	Not published	$5K
Capacity Building Support Groundswell Action Fund · Foundation Not published · $400K Capacity-building support for organizations conducting year-round electoral organizing, focused on: Groundswell Action Fund stands in the gap for organizations by providing robust infrastructure support to build their capacity.	Not published	$400K
Jews of Color Initiative Grantmaking Program (2025-2026 Cycle) Jews of Color Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jews of Color Initiative is committed to making the Jewish community more equitable for Jews of Color.	Not published	Varies
The Springfield Research Fund Grants American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $21K The Springfield Research Fund Grants, supported by the American Psychological Foundation, provide funding up to $21,000 for early career psychologists researching contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues.	Not published	Up to $21K
Discretionary Grant: LGBTQ+ Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Founded in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Greater Lowell and Merrimack Valley.	Not published	Up to $10K
Learn24 OST Scholarship Program Greater Washington Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Learn24 OST (Out-of-School-Time) Youth Scholarship Program provides funding to help students and their families—especially those with specific needs—access quality out-of-school-time programs for summer or during the school year.	Not published	$3K – $5K
2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund-Italy U.S. Mission to Italy · Federal Forecast · Varies AEIF 2022 should submit proposals to italyalumni@state.gov by January 30, 2022.	Forecast	Varies
Point Foundation- Flagship Scholarship Grant Point Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship is dedicated to empowering LGBTQ students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees at accredited U.S. institutions.	Not published	Varies
LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi Grants Program Community Foundation for Mississippi · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi aims to create a safe and inclusive environment for LGBTQ Mississippians, focusing on eliminating discrimination and isolation.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Convention Inclusion Travel Grant Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Convention Inclusion Travel Grant, provided by the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES), aims to promote diversity in the field of Slavic and East European studies.	Not published	Up to $500
UGLA Community Grants Program Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies UGLA provides direct grants to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations through a Board vote process. This is one of UGLA's primary charitable giving initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Social Justice Request for Proposals Grant Community Foundation of Broward Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Community Foundation of Broward invites applications for the Social Justice Request for Proposals, aimed at fostering equity for the LGBTQ community.	Not published	Up to $50K
Gay Gaming Professionals Scholarship (ESA Foundation Partnership) Entertainment Software Association · Foundation Not published · Varies This scholarship is co-awarded by the ESA Foundation and Gay Gaming Professionals. It recognizes and supports students who show a commitment to service work in LGBTQ+ communities while pursuing degrees in the video game industry.	Not published	Varies
MRAC: Flexible Support Grant Program Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The MRAC Flexible Support Grant Program aims to enhance arts access for Minnesotans by funding projects that promote arts programming and strengthen organizational capacity.	Not published	Up to $25K
Grassroots Grants Program (GGP) American Golf Industry Coalition · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grassroots Grants Program (GGP) aims to enhance participation in golf among underrepresented communities, including racial minorities, women, and veterans.	Not published	Varies
J. Scott Van Der Meid Memorial Scholarship Grant Fund For Education Abroad · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The J. Scott Van Der Meid Memorial Scholarship, established by the Fund for Education Abroad, honors a dedicated advocate for underrepresented students in international education.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Gender-Neutral Single-User Restrooms – FY26 – State Funds Grant Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Minnesota Department of Education is offering grants for remodeling, constructing, or repurposing gender-neutral single-user restrooms.	Not published	Up to $150K
New York State Folklore COVID-19 Relief Fund New York Folklore Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 Emergency grants to assist folk and traditional artists impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants help with specific short-term financial needs including food, medical bills, and rent assistance.	Not published	Up to $500
Southern Equality Fund - Trans Youth Emergency Project (TYEP) Campaign For Southern Equality · Foundation Not published · Varies Launched in response to cruel laws banning best-practice gender-affirming care that have passed in 25 states. Thousands of transgender youth and families are forced to travel extreme distances and incur significant expenses to access care.	Not published	Varies
Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Program Colorado Parks & Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Program aims to enhance access to outdoor activities for traditionally underrepresented communities, including low-income families, LGBTQ+ individuals, and youth of color.	Not published	Up to $100K
AmeriCorps Missouri Operational Grant Missouri Community Service Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The AmeriCorps Missouri Operational Grant aims to enhance community service through national service and volunteerism.	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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