Grants for LGBTQ Nonprofits

Last updated October 12, 2026

Grantable tracks 459 active grants for lgbtq nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from state 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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CFGB Grants: LGBTQ Fund The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of this Fund is to cultivate one community that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning individuals and families with the belief that all people should be treated with equal respect and dignity in a…	Not published	Varies
MRAC: Arts Impact for Individuals Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts Impact for Individuals grant program provides up to $5,000 for artistic projects in Minnesota led by individuals.	Not published	Varies
Carolina Youth Power Fund Grant Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Carolina Youth Power Fund, a project of the Carolina Youth Partnership, offers grants of $500-$1,000 to support organizing projects led by youth aged 13-25 in North Carolina.	Not published	$500 – $1K
LGBTQ+ Justice Fund Maine Justice Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Maine Justice Foundation launched the LGBTQ+ Justice Fund to ensure that vulnerable members of the LGBTQ+ community in Maine have access to civil legal aid.	Not published	Varies
Preservation & Accessibility of California’s LGBTQ+ History Grant California State Library · Foundation Not published · $5K – $200K Preservation & Accessibility of California’s LGBTQ+ History This opportunity is targeted at archives, and organizations with archival collections, for projects that preserve and make publicly accessible collections relevant to the LGBTQ+…	Not published	$5K – $200K
LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund Grant The Cleveland Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund, launched by the Cleveland Foundation in 2024, aims to support and empower local LGBTQ+ communities through a $3 million endowment.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Culture and the Arts – 2026 Vermont Reads Vermont Humanities · State Not published · Varies Supports projects centered on Charity and Sylvia and its themes of Vermont’s (and America’s!) early history, the importance of friendships and family networks, the role of religion and faith in communal life, and the evolution of LGBTQ+…	Not published	Varies
LGBTQ+ Equality Fund PlusOnePlusOnePlusOne · Foundation Not published · Varies PLUS1's LGBTQ+ Equality Fund supports grassroots organizations defending and advancing equal rights for members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as those providing inclusive care and community.	Not published	Varies
Queer Texas Crisis Fund (QTCF) EQTX Equality Texas Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The pandemic and continued civil rights and racial justice movements created urgent need for emergency support to smaller organizations providing direct services to LGBTQ+ people experiencing economic hardship and systemic oppression.	Not published	$100K
The Equality Fund Grant Boston Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Equality Fund Grant aims to empower Greater Boston’s LGBTQ+ community by addressing racial and ethnic inequities through a proactive grantmaking approach.	Not published	$10K – $25K
2SLGBTQ+ Summer Camp Scholarships The Tegan and Sara Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tegan and Sara Foundation provides scholarships and funding support to U.S. and Canadian 2SLGBTQ+ summer camps.	Not published	Varies
PHSKC Centering Diverse Healers in Youth Well-Being and Mental Health Grant Program King County Department of Community and Human Services · State Not published · Up to $300K The PHSKC Centering Diverse Healers in Youth Well-Being and Mental Health Grant Program aims to enhance youth mental health support by prioritizing BIPOC and LGBTQI+ organizations.	Not published	Up to $300K
Howard T. Short and Burdette Augsburger Scholarship Fund of the Legacy Fund Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 Easily learn more about the Howard T. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Mar 2027.	Not published	$500
Arts \| Equity \| Reimagined Fund Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding program established in late March 2020 in response to the unprecedented and ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region's arts and cultural sector.	Not published	Varies
H. Franklin Brooks Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The H. Franklin Brooks Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, offers renewable scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Middle Tennessee.	Not published	Varies
AFM: Allegany Community Out Reach (ACOR) Grants Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Allegany Community Outreach (ACOR) Grants, funded by Allegany Franciscan Ministries, aim to improve health and quality of life in marginalized communities through short-term support for local projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
Queer Justice Momentum Giving Project Grant Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Queer Justice Momentum Giving Project Grant supports grassroots organizations led by LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Northwest, focusing on combating anti-queer legislation and fostering community resilience.	Not published	Up to $40K
Reading Pride Celebration Gives Back Fund Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Reading Pride Celebration is an all-volunteer organization that has the mission of promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by building a community that embraces and supports differences and seeks to eliminate racial oppression, sexism…	Not published	Varies
Cream City Foundation: Community Grants Program Cream City Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Cream City Foundation's Community Grants Program aims to uplift the LGBTQ+ community in Southeastern Wisconsin, focusing particularly on people of color and transgender individuals.	Not published	$3K – $5K
BJA FY25 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program (361697) Grant Bureau of Justice Assistance · Foundation Not published · $300K – $3M The BJA FY25 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program aims to support law enforcement agencies in identifying, investigating, and prosecuting hate crimes.	Not published	$300K – $3M
Emerging Scholars Program (ESP) QCC The Center for Lesbian Gay Bisexual · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emerging Scholars Program brings together recent graduates whose work explores gender identity and issues relevant to queer and trans people of color with Bay Area non-profit and community-based arts organizations.	Not published	Varies
Opioid Response - Opioid and Stimulant Use Education and Outreach in 2S/LGBTQIA + Communities (CA) Grant California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Opioid Response initiative aims to enhance education and outreach on opioid and stimulant use within 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities in California, which are disproportionately affected by substance use disorders.	Not published	Up to $400K
Richard E. Cytowic Nonfiction Fellowship Grant Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Richard E. Cytowic Nonfiction Fellowship, offered by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, provides a fully-funded residency lasting up to two weeks for writers specializing in long-form nonfiction.	Not published	Varies
CCF: Pride in the Hills Fund (LBGTQ+) Grant The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Pride in the Hills Fund, managed by the Connecticut Community Foundation, aims to support and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills.	Not published	$5K – $15K

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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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