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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Little Bird Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Immigrants Stonewall Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We take education seriously, knowing that it has the power to help LGBTQ+ people overcome complex social and economic barriers.	Not published	Varies
Educational Equity Mini-Grants (Vermont Community Foundation) Vermont Principals Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K	Not published	$3K – $50K
Strengthening Democratic Resilience and Civil Society in Poland Action For Democracy · Foundation Rolling · Varies Poland has experienced democratic backsliding including:	Rolling	Varies
It Gets Better: Changemakers grants Grant IOLA Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The It Gets Better Project is offering 50 grants of up to $10,000 each to public and charter schools across the U.S. to enhance inclusivity for LGBTQ+ youth.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Climate Justice & Care for Creation Grant Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Allegany Franciscan Ministries is thrilled to announce the grant opportunity in its new priority focus area, Climate Justice & Care for Creation!	Not published	Varies
Rainbow Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rainbow Fund Grant aims to enhance LGBTQIA+ life in Southern New Mexico by awarding funds to nonprofit organizations dedicated to this community.	Not published	Varies
Mary J. Mullarkey Scholarship Grant The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Mary J. Mullarkey Scholarship, funded by The Denver Foundation, supports students of color, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals pursuing law degrees at accredited U.S. law schools.	Not published	$1K – $10K
SFCF: Envision Fund (LGBTQ+) Grant Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Santa Fe Community Foundation inspires philanthropic generosity, strengthens nonprofits, and fosters positive change to build a more vibrant, healthy, and resilient region.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Grassroots Justice Fund Namati Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A one-time fund created in partnership with multiple organizations to support grassroots justice organizations responding to pandemic-related challenges and exacerbated injustices.	Not published	Varies
Eash-Potter Scholarship Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Eash-Potter Scholarship supports LGBTQ youth in central Pennsylvania, honoring Melinda Eash and Sharon Potter's legacy.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Creating Queer Community Grant (CQC) QCC The Center for Lesbian Gay Bisexual · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Creating Queer Community (CQC) Grant supports innovative artistic projects that build LGBTQ community through the arts. Approximately 20 grants are awarded annually.	Not published	$500 – $2K
GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund Greater Seattle Business Assn Scholarship Fund · Foundation Not published · $500K – $600K One of the oldest and largest LGBTQ+ scholarship programs in the country, founded in 1990. The fund has invested over $5 million in LGBTQ+ students since its founding.	Not published	$500K – $600K
Texas Pride Comm. Fdn.- Community Grants Texas Pride Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Texas Pride Community Foundation (TPCF) offers Community Grants to support historically disadvantaged LGBTQ+ communities in Texas.	Not published	Varies
Gender Justice Organizing Fund Grant Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K The Gender Justice Organizing Fund Grant supports initiatives led by women, girls, trans, gender nonconforming, and LGBTQI+ individuals to achieve gender justice.	Not published	$10K
Jewish Pride Fund (Giving Circle) The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Flexible Support Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K Provides funding to help organizations/groups create and sustain Minnesotans' access to the arts.	Not published	Up to $25K
Pride Foundation Scholarship Program The Pride Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500K Partnership between Pride Foundation and the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) offering 50 different scholarships to support education and leadership development for LGBTQ+ and straight-ally students.	Not published	$500K
Robert Carr Fund Grant Robert Carr Fund · Foundation Not published · $150K – $3M The Robert Carr Fund Grant supports global and regional civil society networks serving inadequately served populations (ISPs) through core funding for a three-year period.	Not published	$150K – $3M
Washington Youth Development Nonprofit Relief Fund School's Out Washington · Foundation Not published · $4.8M – $14.2M Addresses financial and programmatic challenges from COVID-19, including lost revenue and increased expenses for safety measures. Provided critical funding to prevent organizations from closing programs or sites.	Not published	$4.8M – $14.2M
The Ricky Martin Memorial Fund The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established by Stephen Taylor to honor his late husband, Ricky Martin, who passed away from cancer in 2022 after 30 years together.	Not published	Varies
LGBTQ+ Alliance Fund Grants Community Foundation for Southern Arizona · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Limited information available from source material. Contact CFSA for detailed program information.	Not published	Up to $10K
Lippert-Sizemore Scholarship Fund Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Lippert-Sizemore Scholarship Fund, established by the PFLAG – Greater Harrisburg Chapter in 2023, acknowledges the contributions of individuals in the LGBTQ+ community from Central PA.	Not published	Up to $2K
Leonard Litz Foundation-Silver Connect Initiative Grant Leonard Litz Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Leonard Litz Foundation-Silver Connect Initiative aims to enhance the quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults by providing grant funding to nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Cocoa Morris Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant 3 Rivers Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Cocoa Morris Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Three Rivers Community Foundation, aims to provide a $1,000 annual scholarship to LGBTQ+ students from Benton and Franklin counties.	Not published	$1K

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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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