Pride Gives Back

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

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