Nonprofit Grants for LGBTQ+

Across the world, there are many nonprofits doing excellent work in supporting LGBTQ+ communities. These communities may face a wide range of challenges daily, with the severity depending on their location. These challenges can include discrimination, violence and mental health issues.

LGBTQ+ serving nonprofits rely on the essential funding from LGBTQ grants in order to continue their charitable activities. These activities range from a wide selection of programs and purposes. These can include advocacy campaigns, legal aid, healthcare programs, mental health initiatives, educational workshops and community-building events.

LGBTQ grants come from a wide range of sources. Often these are private foundations, such as the Arcus Foundation or the Gill Foundation. There is also a long tradition of community foundation support for local LGBTQ communities. In certain regions you can also find corporate sponsorships and philanthropic businesses giving to LGBTQ communities as well.

When writing LGTBQ grant proposals, it's important to use data to tell the story of the need that your nonprofit is filling. Local statistics on discrimination incidents, mental health conditions, economic inequality and social exclusion can all help demonstrate the need for your nonprofit’s work. You want to use data from credible sources - national surveys, local community assessments or think tanks like the Williams Institute are good places to start.

If you need more guidance on writing award-winning grant proposals, make sure to read through our overview on the topic. You can also browse a comprehensive selection of LGBTQ grants right here, all ready to accept applications.