TSF Community Grants

The Tegan and Sara Foundation provides microgrants to community-led 2SLGBTQ+ organizations in the US and Canada to funnel support to those who need it most and create a capacity-building network of organizations whose work is often missed.

Background: Launched in 2020 as a rapid response to queer organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, multiple rounds of funding have been dedicated to Black-led organizations, trans youth-serving organizations, organizations serving 2SLGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence, and more.

Geographic Scope

• US and Canada only

Focus Areas

• Projects and initiatives meeting the needs of the LGBTQ+ community
• Youth-led initiatives and organizations
• Small nonprofits with annual operating budgets under $300,000
• BIPOC-led initiatives
• Trans-led initiatives
• Organizations addressing systemic racism, police violence, legal counsel, policy development, and mental health services
• Projects addressing immediate community needs through digital resources, online spaces for art, positivity and conversation

Eligibility

• Organizational: 2SLGBTQ+ community-led organizations and small nonprofits
• Budget: Annual operating budgets of less than $300,000
• US-based: Must have IRS-determined 501(c)3 status or be fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)3 organization
• Canada-based: Do not need charitable status, but organizations with charitable status or fiscal sponsorship will be prioritized
• Preference: BIPOC, trans, and/or youth-led initiatives

What You'll Get

• Small grant ($1,500-$5,000) disbursed quickly
• Institutional knowledge, resources and guidance from the Tegan and Sara Foundation
• Cohort of fellow grantees for networking and mutual support
• Spotlight on work via Tegan and Sara Foundation social media

Current Status

Applications are currently closed. The most recent application deadline was February 21, 2025. Late or off-cycle submissions are not accepted.

Contact

• Email: info@teganandsarafoundation.org
• Check social media for announcements of future rounds

Application Process

Status: Applications are currently closed. The most recent round closed on February 21, 2025.

Submission: Organizations must submit applications through the official application period when open. Late or off-cycle submissions are not accepted.

Notification: Applicants are notified of funding status during specific timeframes (previously communicated as week of April 15 for certain rounds).

Note: Detailed application materials, required documents, and narrative questions are not specified in the available website content. Prospective applicants should check the foundation's social media or contact them directly at info@teganandsarafoundation.org for information about future application rounds and requirements.