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 Grant (Cycle 1-Access to Healthcare) Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The AFM: Tau Grants provide unrestricted operating support to nonprofits serving marginalized groups, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities.	Not published	Up to $20K
Allegan County Community Foundation: PRIDE Fund Grant The Allegan County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Allegan County Community Foundation is committed to supporting programs that create meaningful impact across our community.	Not published	Varies
The Ryan Hudak LGBTQ+ Dramatic Writing Award New York Foundation for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K	Not published	$8K
LGBTQ History Research Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The LGBTQ History Research Grant, offered by the American Historical Association, supports research in LGBTQ history for scholars at all career levels, particularly graduate students and early career researchers.	Not published	Up to $500
Leonard-Litz Foundation: LGBTQ+ Community Grants Leonard Litz Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Leonard Litz Foundation supports LGBTQ+ organizations through grants that promote health, wellness, crisis intervention, racial justice, advocacy, and social assistance.	Not published	Varies
Youth Mental Health Fund - Opportunity Grant Decolonizing Wealth Project · Foundation Not published · $30K – $100K The Youth Mental Health Fund, launched by the Decolonizing Wealth Project, aims to provide $15 million in grants over three years to enhance mental health care for marginalized youth in the U.S., focusing on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.	Not published	$30K – $100K
AFFA Small Grants Program Alliance for Full Acceptance · Foundation Not published · $500 – $4K The AFFA Small Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia that address the needs of LGBTQ+ youth.	Not published	$500 – $4K
Transinclusive Emergency Crisis Fund (TECF) Trans Women in Need of Services Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide mutual aid financial assistance to transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse individuals with limited financial resources and resource linkage.	Rolling	Varies
PATHS STEAM Educational Grant LGBT Technology Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Remove financial access barriers for LGBTQ+ community members pursuing entry into STEAM through educational grants	Not published	Varies
Community Issues Funding Program Grant Horizons Foundation · Foundation Not published · Average grant $25,000–$30,000 (2026) The Community Issues Funding Program by Horizons Foundation aims to support LGBTQ nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	Average grant $25,000–$30,000 (2026)
Bob Crewe Foundation Grants The Bob Crewe Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crewe Foundation supports Maine’s vibrant and unique communities through grants that focus on fine arts, music, youth, and LBGTQ+ causes.	Not published	Varies
LGBT Fund Grant Erie Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The LGBT Fund, managed by the Erie Community Foundation, aims to empower the LGBTQ+ community in the greater Erie region through impactful proposals.	Not published	Up to $8K
Jewish Pride Fund Giving Circle Magnes Museum Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides a space for members of the LGBTQ+ Jewish community to honor their whole selves—a rare opportunity for LGBTQ+ Jews who often struggle to bring their full identities into conventional Jewish or LGBTQ+ spaces.	Not published	Varies
Mary's Pence Grants Mary's Pence · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K Mary's Pence funds small organizations with a big vision for systemic change that benefits women and their communities.	Not published	Up to $4K
Waters Meet Community Sponsorship Grant Empire Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Empire Health Foundation is committed to strengthening communities through connection and learning by providing sponsorship funding for events that promote health equity and social justice.	Not published	Up to $5K
National Leaders of Color Fellowship (LoCF) Mid Atlantic Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Leaders of Color Fellowships (LoCF) is a transformative leadership development experience curated by Creative West (formerly WESTAF) in order to establish multicultural leadership in the creative and cultural sector.	Not published	Varies
Community Issues Horizons Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Horizons Foundation's flagship funding program that provides grants to grassroots LGBTQ nonprofits across the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. Horizons Foundation, 155 Sansome Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94104	Not published	Varies
Family Power Fund : Planning/New Partner Grants Headwaters Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Family Power Fund, managed by the Headwaters Foundation, empowers youth, parents, and caregivers to influence health-related policies through leadership development and advocacy.	Not published	Up to $75K
PFund Foundation Scholarship Grant Philanthrofund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $12K PFund Foundation builds equity with LGBTQ+ communities across the Upper Midwest by providing grants and scholarships, developing leaders, and inspiring giving.	Not published	$1K – $12K
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Youth Philanthropy Board Grant- New Castle County Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant in New Castle County aims to provide crucial support to nonprofits focusing on mental health initiatives for vulnerable populations, including those facing food insecurity, substance abuse, or suicide…	Not published	Varies
The Black Trans Therapy Fund The Okra Project · Foundation Not published · Varies The Okra Project has established a collaborative partnership with BetterHelp, a renowned provider of mental health and counseling services, in order to extend free and reduced-cost access to these vital resources to individuals who meet…	Not published	Varies
Scholarship Fund Philanthrofund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Maddox Fund: Responsive 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

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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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