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Pride Gives Back

HERITAGE OF PRIDE INC

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Funding Amount

Varies by grant; 2026 awards ranged from $5,000 - $9,500; 2025 awards ranged from $8,000 - $10,000

Deadline

February 1, 2027

299 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Pride Gives Back

Status: Open for 2027 applications (2026 deadline has passed)

Overview: NYC Pride awards grants to local nonprofits and community organizations that provide essential support, services, and programming for LGBTQIA+ populations in the NYC tri-state area.

Geographic Scope: New York City tri-state area

Focus Areas:

  • Creating new events or programs

  • Expanding or innovating existing services

  • Improving access to local resources among marginalized LGBTQIA+ populations

  • Public policy, advocacy, and social justice initiatives

    • Priority Populations (2026):

  • Trans and GNB/GNC individuals

  • Youth and elder populations

  • LatinX, BIPOC, food- and housing-insecure, and immigrant populations

  • Marginalized LGBTQIA+ groups

    • Eligibility:

  • Local nonprofits and community organizations

  • Must serve LGBTQIA+ populations in NYC tri-state area

  • 501(c)(3) status likely required (standard nonprofit grant requirement)

    • History:

  • Since 1984, NYC Pride has awarded more than $25 million through this program

  • 2025: $100,000 awarded to 11 nonprofits

  • 2026: $75,000 awarded to 11 nonprofits

    • Contact Information:

  • Kevin Kilbride | Media and Marketing Manager | k.kilbride@nycpride.org

  • Chris Piedmont | Media and Communications Director | c.piedmont@nycpride.org

  • Dee Chen | Community Relations Director

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline for 2027: Expected early 2027 (applications for 2026 were due February 1, 2026)

    Application Steps:
    1. Review grant info sheet
    2. Register for optional webinar (typically held in January)
    3. Submit application by deadline (11:59 p.m. ET)
    4. Grantees notified approximately one month after deadline

    Required Materials: Not specified in provided documents; refer to grant info sheet

    Webinar Opportunity:

  • Prospective applicants can register for informational webinar

  • Typically held in January (2026 webinar was January 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET)

  • Opportunity to learn about program and ask questions

    • Timeline:

  • Applications due early February annually

  • Notification of awards in March

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    lgbtqnonprofits

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