Grants for LGBTQ Nonprofits

Last updated October 12, 2026

Grantable tracks 459 active grants for lgbtq nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from 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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The Aritzia Scholarship Stonewall Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Aritzia Scholarship was established in 2021 to support LGBTQ+ women in their pursuit of higher education. Aritzia, the global design-house known for its Everyday Luxury™ wardrobe essentials, is committed to building A Better Everyday.	Not published	Varies
Washington State Student and Youth Homelessness COVID-19 Response Fund Building Changes · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K	Not published	$5K – $20K
New Jersey Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Competitive Grant Program New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety · Foundation Not published · Up to $45K The New Jersey Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Competitive Grant Program aims to enhance services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.	Not published	Up to $45K
Venable Foundation Grants Venable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Venable Foundation, a corporate funder, provides grants averaging $10,000 to nonprofits focused on human services, legal support, education, workforce development, youth impact, health, environment, and arts.	Not published	$10K
Leeway Foundation: Community Care Fund (CCF) Leeway Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Leeway Foundation supports women and trans artists and cultural producers working in communities at the intersection of art, culture, and social change.	Not published	Varies
Michael Kibbey and Ron Betz Scholarship Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K To assist donors and others in strengthening and improving our community for the benefit of all its residents. To help you help others through the most effective philanthropy possible.	Not published	$2K
MCF: Equity Fund Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The MCF: Equity Fund Grant, established by the Maine Community Foundation, aims to strengthen LGBTQ+ organizations in Maine through general and project grants.	Not published	Up to $10K
John C. Frybarger Memorial Scholarship Grant E U P Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The John C. Frybarger Memorial Scholarship, established by the Chippewa County Community Foundation, provides financial support to LGBTQ+ students from Chippewa, Mackinaw, or Luce County pursuing careers in fields such as Culinary Trades…	Not published	Varies
Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award Billie Jean King Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award celebrates and honors high school and college-aged youth who are using the power of sport as a catalyst for change and making a positive impact on society.	Not published	$10K
Rapid Response Fund Chicago Foundation for Women · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Rapid Response Fund grants support grassroots, community solutions and approaches through a variety of advocacy strategies that will protect women, girls, and gender-expansive people and their families and advance policies and…	Not published	$1K – $5K
Systems, Power & Action Grant Inatai Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
LGBTQ Fund Grant The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The LGBTQ Fund Grant supports organizations focused on enhancing the quality of life for LGBTQ individuals, particularly marginalized groups. Funding is aimed at general operations, programs, advocacy, and capacity building.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Southern Equality Research Grant Campaign For Southern Equality · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Southern Equality Research Grant, offered by the Campaign for Southern Equality, aims to empower students and early career researchers to conduct crucial studies on LGBTQ+ issues in the South.	Not published	Up to $2K
Strengthening Communities Grant Program- Dialogues Grants Alaska Humanities Forum · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Strengthening Communities Grant Program, administered by the Alaska Humanities Forum, aims to foster community dialogue through Dialogues Grants.	Not published	Up to $5K
UGLA Scholarship Program - Community College (Two-Year/Vocational) Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K Since 2023, UGLA has partnered with select Los Angeles County community colleges to provide scholarships for students pursuing two-year degrees and vocational education programs.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Brighter Future Fund American Farmland Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K American Farmland Trust's national Brighter Future Fund (launched 2020) provides grants of up to $5,000 to farmers across the country to improve resilience, enhance farm viability, and access land.	Not published	Up to $5K
LGBTQ Health & Wellness Fund RFP Grant Our Fund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The LGBTQ Health & Wellness Fund RFP aims to enhance health equity for LGBT individuals in South Florida by funding initiatives that address their specific health and wellness needs.	Not published	Up to $40K
Thriving Young People Grants The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Colorado Health Foundation aims to empower young people in Colorado, particularly those facing health inequities, including youth of color and LGBTQ+ individuals.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Pride Across the Peach State Grant Program Atlanta Pride Committee Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Atlanta Pride's grantmaking initiative, Pride Across the Peach State, has focused on uplifting, supporting, and amplifying the efforts of local Pride organizations across the State of Georgia since 2024.	Not published	Up to $5K
Seeding Justice General Grantmaking Program Seeding Justice · Foundation Not published · $10K – $15K Seeding Justice's primary grantmaking program that uses participatory grantmaking (PGM) to support social change organizing.	Not published	$10K – $15K
Better Beaches Grant Program Save the Harborsave the Bay Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $9K Since 2008, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to award small grants to local organizations and artists to activate the region's public beaches through free…	Not published	$3K – $9K
The Kadel & Gerhardt Internships Grant Point Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Kadel & Gerhardt Internships, funded by the Point Foundation, aim to enhance the representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in HIV/AIDS research and advocacy.	Not published	Up to $7K
Emerging Artist Program (CQC Emerging Artist) QCC The Center for Lesbian Gay Bisexual · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emerging Artist Program is part of the Creating Queer Community initiative and provides commissions for emerging artists to create or curate performance/exhibition segments as part of the National Queer Arts Festival.	Not published	Varies
The Mom Fund The GSBA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A fund created in 2022 by a group of GSBA Board Members (past and present) with a shared mission to nurture GSBA rising leaders. To nurture and support GSBA rising leaders through financial and mentorship support.	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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