Plus Collective: Programs, Projects, and Events (PP&E) Grants

Plus Collective: Programs, Projects, and Events (PP&E) Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas
Amount: Up to US $7,500
Last Updated: January 02, 2026

Summary

The Plus Collective offers up to $25,000 in Programs, Projects, and Events (PPE) Grants to organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community in Charlotte. Grants aim to promote inclusion, leadership, and engagement among diverse populations. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply for direct grants of up to $5,000 or $7,500 when partnering with other organizations. The initiative prioritizes impactful projects that align with TPC's vision of community support and diversity.

Overview

The Plus Collective We are a giving program and foundation that awards grants to organizations that support the LGBTQ+ community in the Charlotte region while also cultivating partnerships with community allies. Programs, Projects, and Events (PP&E) Grants The Plus Collective (TPC) will award up to $25,000 in Programs, Projects and Events (PPE) Grants to a select group of Charlotte-area organizations serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community. Programs, Projects and Events (PPE) Grants are awarded to encourage LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to serve the Charlotte-Mecklenburg LGBTQ+ community either directly or in partnership with another organization(s). The program, project or event should exemplify the vision of The Plus Collective: Guided by principles. Inspired by diversity. Supported by community. LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ organizations are eligible for (i) ONE direct PPE Grant of up to $5,000 or (ii) ONE PPE grant of up to $7,500 if applying in partnership with another 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization(s). Organizations may apply for either a Basic Operating Grant or a Programs, Projects and Events (PPE) Grant, but NOT both. Funding Priorities Applicant organizations should exemplify TPC’s vision: Guided by principles. Inspired by diversity. Supported by community. The organizations’ services should support the following: Building understanding and appreciation, as well as promoting the value of inclusion within the organization’s circle of influence, for LGBTQ+ populations.Cultivating leadership opportunities for LGBTQ+ people.Engaging and including people with diverse backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identity in programs, services and organizational values. Funding Considerations As you complete your application, give special consideration to documenting the following criteria which will be used in making grant decisions: Scope of impact: The organization has a positive impact on its audience and the Charlotte LGBTQ+ community.Nurtures individuals to actualize their potential: The program, project or event supports individuals within the LGBTQ+ community in their personal journey through acceptance, pride, support of community and leadership.Presents a positive image of LGBTQ+ people to the community: The program, project or event presents a fair and positive understanding of people who are LBGTQ+.Effectiveness: The organization is effective at utilizing resources to provide the services and benefits it offers.Budget: The organization’s budget presents reasonable costs for services performed and an efficient way to achieve the objectives.Diversity: The organization engages and includes people of color, trans individuals and others typically underserved within the LGBTQ+ community.Defined measures: The organization identifies clear objectives and uses relevant metrics and measures to define a successful outcome.Timeline: The proposed timeline is realistic for accomplishing the outcomes.Organizational experience: The organization has the appropriate talent, skills, and experience to execute its objectives and effectively utilize grant funds.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grant RequirementsGrant awards must be made to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and applying organizations must have their 501(c)(3) status at the time the application is submitted.PPE Grants are only awarded for programs, projects or events that directly benefit the LGBTQ+ community.TPC Board and Grants Committee reserve the right to request additional information at any time. Failure to respond to requests for additional information may result in denial of the application and/or disqualification from future grant opportunities.Applicants are expected to return funds to TPC if the organization is unable to utilize the funds for the purposes specified in the application or by the grant use deadline.Applicant organizations must attest that the service population for the project, program or event is contained within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area and must agree to use grant funds solely within Mecklenburg County.

Ineligibility

Please do not submit a grant application for the following purposes, as they will not be funded:Capital campaigns and endowment fundsHardware, software, or other similar forms of technology infrastructureRequests in which funds will be re-granted to other organizations Events from which the proceeds will benefit other organizationsDebt retirement/deficit fundingProjects that promote policy advocacy, political activity or religious viewsActivities occurring prior to grant decisionProjects that are typically the funding responsibility of federal, state or local governmentNew proposals that duplicate existing or established programs or servicesStrategic planning in “ordinary course of business”Publication of books (paper or digital) unless being published to be sold to raise additional funding for the organization