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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Baltimore City Community Grants Program: Program Grants - Aging The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies This program was created to provide support to small nonprofits with an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less that provide direct services to low-income individuals and families in Baltimore City.	Not published	Varies
Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award Delaware Valley Legacy Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Young Jewish Fund The Gerald S and Miriam M Friedkin Supporting Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A Federation giving circle for Bay Area Jewish young adults focused on addressing local and online antisemitism.	Not published	Varies
Jewish Pride Fund (Giving Circle) The Morton L and Amy R Friedkin Supporting Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A Federation-supported giving circle founded in January 2018, the longest-running Federation giving circle.	Not published	Varies
Arts in Neighborhoods Community Event Mini-Grant Fund for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Arts in Neighborhoods Community Event Mini-Grant supports innovative and creative events that engage communities in Greater Louisville.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Campaigns, Litigation, Issues, & Policy (CLIP) Fund Inatai Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75,000 - $250,000	Not published	$75,000 - $250,000
Field of Interest Grant Program- Single year Project Grants The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Field of Interest Grant Program provides competitive single-year project grants to nonprofit organizations serving San Luis Obispo County.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Equity-Focused Leadership Grant Bonfils-Stanton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Equity-Focused Leadership Grant by the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation aims to foster diverse leadership in the nonprofit sector by providing up to $10,000 to organizations that support BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled adults.	Not published	Up to $10K
Trans Justice Funding Project Grants Trans Justice Funding Project · Foundation Not published · Varies The Trans Justice Funding Project (TJFP) provides grants to grassroots trans-led organizations in the U.S. and territories, focusing on those with budgets under $250,000.	Not published	Varies
Dance/USA Institute for Leadership Training (DILT) Danceusa · Foundation Not published · Varies DILT is a mentee-driven national dance mentorship and leadership development program designed to build leadership and resiliency skills of early-career dance leaders representing the vast scope of the national dance community.	Not published	Varies
National Queer Arts Festival (NQAF) Support QCC The Center for Lesbian Gay Bisexual · Foundation Not published · Varies The NQAF is QCC's flagship annual festival celebrating LGBTQ arts and culture. While not a traditional grant, QCC provides various support opportunities for artists presenting at or participating in NQAF.	Not published	Varies
Fund for Education Abroad: Rainbow Scholarship Grant Fund For Education Abroad · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Fund for Education Abroad: Rainbow Scholarship aims to support LGBTQIA+ students facing financial barriers to studying abroad.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Queer Texas Crisis Fund (QTCF) EQTX Equality Texas dba Equality Texas · Foundation Not published · $100K	Not published	$100K
CAMPER Grant (Camp Accessibility, Meaningful Participation, and Equal Representation) Camp Fire · Foundation Not published · Varies The grant supports removal of barriers for three specific populations: National initiative across Camp Fire's 52+ council affiliates This grant was instrumental in launching Camp Fire's first specific summer camp session for LGBTQ+ kids as…	Not published	Varies
Parade Float Prize Competition SF Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Pride Celebration Cmte · Foundation Not published · $10K Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations competing in the San Francisco Pride Parade have the opportunity to win cash prizes for their float presentations. The competition celebrates creativity, spirit, and community expression on Market Street.	Not published	$10K
DVLF/Independence Business Alliance Scholarship Delaware Valley Legacy Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship supporting LGBTQ+ students in business and related fields.	Not published	Varies
Craig Covey LGBT and Diversity Pride Fund Grant Stark Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Craig Covey LGBT and Diversity Pride Fund Grant, established by Stark County activist Craig Covey, aims to support local nonprofits adopting non-discrimination policies.	Not published	$500
Washington Youth Initiative The Pride Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A funding program referenced in Pride Foundation's current funding opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Arkansas River Valley LGBTQ+ Fund Grant Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Arkansas River Valley LGBTQ+ Fund aims to foster equity and a sense of belonging for the LGBTQ+ community in Chaffee County.	Not published	Up to $10K
The Fund for Gender Equality Grant Community Foundations of Canada · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Fund for Gender Equality is a pivotal initiative by Community Foundations of Canada and the Equality Fund, aiming to foster gender equality across Canada.	Not published	Up to $40K
South Arts Presentation Grants South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This grant program is currently on pause.	Not published	Varies
Brighter Future Fund American Farmland Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Brighter Future Fund provides grants to farmers across the country to assist in successfully improving resilience, enhancing farm viability, and accessing land.	Not published	Up to $5K
Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants, offered by South Arts, support the professional growth of presenters, programmers, and curators in the Southern U.S. These grants facilitate travel to conferences, workshops, and…	Not published	Up to $1K
The Bears of South Florida Grant The Bears of South Florida, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bears of South Florida Grant aims to support local LGBTQ+ organizations by providing essential funding for community engagement and fundraising activities.	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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