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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AFM: Tau Grants Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ FY25 Tau Grants will offer unrestricted general operating support for nonprofits that provide services to the following marginalized groups: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, Individuals…	Not published	Varies
Comcast Fellowship Program Listed by Equality California · Foundation Not published · Varies A four-week full-time fellowship opportunity for California college students who demonstrate a passion for LGBT advocacy, funded through a generous grant from the Comcast Foundation.	Not published	Varies
Competitive Community Grant- Envision Fund (LGBTQ+) ( Fall Cycle) Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The SFCF: Envision Fund (LGBTQ+) Grant, managed by the Santa Fe Community Foundation, champions the health and empowerment of underserved LGBTQ+ communities in New Mexico.	Not published	Varies
Annual Grant Program The Lenny Zakim Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grants American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $9K The Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grants support advanced graduate students committed to LGBTQIA+ family psychology and therapy.	Not published	$9K
Therapy Assistance Program (TAP) Grand Rapids Pride Center · Foundation Rolling · Up to $45 The Grand Rapids Pride Center's Therapy Assistance Program aims to decrease disparities associated with 2-SLGBTQ+ individuals accessing quality mental health services.	Rolling	Up to $45
The Rides and Meals Fund The Okra Project · Foundation Not published · Varies The Okra Project and Uber bring rides and meals support to Black transgender individuals with assistance to safe transportation and convenient and enriching meals.	Not published	Varies
Event Sponsorship Grant Pfundt Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K PFund Foundation supports LGBTQ+ communities in the Upper Midwest by providing event sponsorship funding for various gatherings, including fundraisers and pride festivals.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Gloria Anzaldúa Rhetorician Award Grant Conference on College Composition and Communication · Foundation Not published · $750 The Gloria Anzaldúa Rhetorician Award, sponsored by the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC), honors scholars whose work addresses sexual and gender minority experiences.	Not published	$750
Next Step Fund Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K Provides funding for proposals that would help artists sustain the trajectory of their artistic career, overcome a barrier to success, and/or leverage a beneficial career opportunity.	Not published	Up to $6K
Charles and Jack Fund for LGBTQ+ Advancement The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K	Not published	$20K
Allegany Franciscan Ministries FY24 (Cycle 2) Tau Grants Miami Climate Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Tau Grants will support unrestricted general operating and organizational capacity-building needs for organizations that provide services to marginalized groups. All of the following criteria must apply:	Not published	Up to $15K
Maddox Fund: Participatory Grants The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We seek a world in which people and planet flourish together in regenerative systems free from oppression and threat.	Not published	Varies
Gender Affirmation Project Our Spot KC · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual microgrants offered through the Equal Trans Support Group to help fund transition procedures and gender-affirming expenses.	Not published	Varies
Coaching Scholarship Fund Road Runners Club of America Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The RRCA Coaching Scholarship Fund provides financial support to organizations seeking to improve access to the RRCA's Coaching Certification Program for people who are the most impacted by overlapping systems of discrimination.	Not published	$20K
Alphawood Foundation Grants Alphawood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Alphawood Foundation, a private grant-making organization based in Chicago, focuses on supporting initiatives that promote equity, justice, and human rights.	Not published	Up to $150K
Charles T. Townley and Victor T. Roberts LGBTQIA+ Grant Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant is provided by the Charles. T. Townley and Victor T. Roberts LGBQIA+ Fund.	Not published	Varies
The Fund for Trans Generations Rapid Response Fund Borealis Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We accept requests on a rolling basis. Once_ _your request is submitted you should hear_ _back from our team in two to four weeks.	Not published	Varies
Arts Alive Community Night Broadway Sacramento Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Ready to Rise Grant California Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Ready to Rise is here to offer comprehensive support.	Not published	Varies
Sex Worker Giving Circle Grant Third Wave Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $350K The Sex Worker Giving Circle Grant, launched by the Third Wave Fund, prioritizes funding for grassroots movements led by individuals directly impacted by gender oppression, especially within the sex work community.	Not published	Up to $350K
Kansas City Pride Community Alliance Scholarship Fund Grant Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is one of the most well-respected, knowledgeable leaders on charitable giving in the nation.	Not published	$1K
LGBTQ Grant Just Fund Education Project Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The LGBTQ Grant from Just Fund KY aims to support antiracist projects that uplift LGBTQ individuals, especially those from marginalized communities in Kentucky.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Cultivate: Women of Color Leadership Grant Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2013, Cultivate has and continues to build a cadre of emerging women of color leaders engaged in social, economic, and racial justice movements and whose collective voice and power can be leveraged to a shared vision of the Chicago…	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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