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Funding Amount

$2,450 - $57,750

Deadline

March 1, 2027

328 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Queer Philanthropy Circle (QPC) Grants

Status: Active, annual grant program (inaugural cycle was 2022)

Geographic Scope: Indiana University system (5+ IU campuses)

Background: Established in 2019, the QPC has committed $234,000+ in grants for projects at IU Bloomington, Kokomo, School of Medicine, and throughout the university system as of 2022-2023.

Mission: The QPC is committed to making Indiana University more welcoming, equitable, and accessible for the queer (LGBTQ+) community.

Eligible Applicants: All Indiana University community members, including students, faculty, and staff with a vision and capacity to manage grant money

Funding Focus Areas:

  • Supporting the LGBTQ+ community at Indiana University

  • Mental health outreach and support for LGBTQ+ students

  • Medical support and gender-affirming care for LGBTQ+ students

  • Support for queer student organizations and cultural centers

  • Fine arts and cultural programming for LGBTQ+ community

  • Infrastructure improvements to enhance student-friendly spaces (e.g., LGBTQ+ Culture Centers)

  • Educational programming and speaker series

  • Creating safe spaces and support networks

    • Award Range: $2,450 - $57,750 (2022 inaugural cycle)

    Recent Award Activity:

  • 2022 grant cycle (inaugural): $208,700 awarded to 10 projects; 22 applications reviewed, 9 invited to present

  • 2023 grant cycle: Part of combined Affinity Giving awards ($456,000+ total across all affinity groups)

    • Contact Information: Jessica Wootten, senior associate director of LGBTQ+ Philanthropy, jwootten@iu.edu or Affinity Giving Department at 812-855-6533, affingiv@iu.edu

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit application online on the QPC grant application page
    2. Applications reviewed by QPC leadership
    3. Selected finalists invited to present projects to the circle
    4. Award decisions made and announced

    Application Materials: Online submission form (specific required materials not detailed in source materials)

    Timeline:

  • Application window opened: January 24, 2022 (inaugural cycle)

  • Application deadline: March 1 (annual, based on 2022 cycle)

  • Grants awarded: May-June

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitslgbtqmental-healthdiversity

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