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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LGBTQ+ Giving Circle Grant Lancaster County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K The LGBTQ+ Giving Circle Grant aims to empower community-based organizations (CBOs) in Lancaster County to enhance visibility and support for LGBTQ+ communities.	Not published	$3K – $25K
John S. Renner Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The John S. Renner Memorial Scholarship, offered by the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, supports LGBTQ+ individuals pursuing arts education in postsecondary institutions.	Not published	Up to $2K
The Ernest O. Reaugh Advised Fund for LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Grant The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Ernest O. Reaugh Advised Fund for LGBTQIA+ Advocacy, managed by the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, supports projects that champion the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Jan Kieling Rainbow Scholarship Grant Fund For Education Abroad · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Jan Kieling Rainbow Scholarship, offered by the Fund For Education Abroad, provides financial assistance to LGBTQ+ students pursuing study abroad programs.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Del Shores Foundation Writers Search Del Shores Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A playwriting competition established by the Del Shores Foundation to discover and support new theatrical voices.	Not published	Varies
Umpqua Bank Fdn.: Community Grant - Small Grants Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Umpqua Bank, through the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation, continues to believe in the power of partnership by leading with a Social Impact Strategy and Community Grants program that reflects a deep commitment to improving economic…	Not published	Varies
General Funding / Competitive Grants Community Foundation of Middlesex County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Middlesex County provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations serving Middlesex County.	Not published	Varies
Betsy Frabotta Educate and Engage Scholarship for Q+ Youth Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Betsy Frabotta Educate and Engage Scholarship for Q+ Youth honors the legacy of a dedicated educator and community builder, providing $2000 to outstanding LGBTQ+ and ally students in the Miami Valley.	Not published	$2K
OFB Rapid Response Grant Oregon Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The OFB Rapid Response Grant provides up to $5,000 for organizations to address food insecurity and inequities faced by marginalized communities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Roots & Branches Foundation Grant Rose Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2007, Rose Community Foundation has brought together diverse, talented and community-minded Jewish young adults to learn and give together and make a difference in the Greater Denver community.	Not published	Varies
Supplemental Legal Aid for Vulnerable Populations California Access to Justice Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: In the exceptional case, if there are pressing immediate needs responding to new policy announcements and the roll-out of those new policies, the Commission will consider an emergency grant with a shorter timeline.	Not published	Varies
B.W. Bastian Foundation Grant B W Bastian Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $15K The B.W. Bastian Foundation Grant supports organizations committed to equality for all Americans, including the LGBTQ+ community. Grants typically range from $100 to $15,000, and applicants must have 501(C)3 tax status.	Not published	$100 – $15K
Shaw Harbor Foundation Charitable Foundation Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This is not being offered in 2024._ The Community Foundation stewards several charitable funds that annually award grants to support nonprofit organization programs, projects and initiatives positively impacting the quality of life…	Not published	Varies
Mardag Foundation Grants Mardag Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To create the capacity our staff needs to operationalize these changes, the Foundation will implement transitional grant rounds in 2025.	Not published	Varies
Gender-Specific Services Grant New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety · Foundation Not published · Up to $90K The Gender-Specific Services Grant, offered by the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, aims to support programs that address the unique challenges faced by girls and gender-expansive youth.	Not published	Up to $90K
Hillman Innovations in Care Grant The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Hillman Innovations in Care Grant seeks innovative, nursing-driven proposals to address the impact of racism on health equity for marginalized communities.	Not published	Up to $500K
Joseph Beam Legacy Grant Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Joseph Beam Legacy Grant supports organizations and initiatives serving Black gay men, particularly those 50+ living with HIV/AIDS, and broader Black wellness and community healing work.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Appalshop Creators Fund Appalshop Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Provide relief and support for individual creatives during crises (originally launched in response to COVID-19 pandemic and anti-Black racism). Fund aims to support artists best positioned to amplify the region's cultural diversity.	Not published	$3K
Kim Coco League of Extraordinary Scholars Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kim Coco League of Extraordinary Scholars was established in 2017 to provide support for transgender students in Hawaii who are in good academic standing.	Not published	Varies
Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation & KidsGardening: GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation · Foundation Not published · $750 – $2K The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening offer the GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant to enhance community gardens across the U.S. This initiative supports programs that engage under-resourced communities, focusing on youth…	Not published	$750 – $2K
Queer Mobilization Fund (QMF) Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Queer Mobilization Fund (QMF) supports QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community organizations and organizers working for freedom and liberation in the US South. Founded in 2016 as rapid response fund.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Pride Foundation Community Grants Program The Pride Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Pride Foundation Community Grants Program supports LGBTQ+ organizations in the Northwest by providing consistent funding to advance equity and justice.	Not published	$10K
Transgender People of Color (Trans POC) RFP Horizons Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Horizons Foundation is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to support the growth and sustainability of nonprofit organizations led by and serving Transgender People of Color (Trans POC) in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	Varies
ONSIDE Fund Women Win Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	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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