Funding for the LGBTQ+ community

Direct financial support for trans people. The microgrants program has relaunched in partnership with local, direct-service organizations that move funds to community members, with a focus on those facing the most barriers.

Who it is for

Trans and nonbinary people in need of direct financial support. Funds are currently distributed through partner organizations.

Focus: Trans and nonbinary

Good to know

Currently distributed through partner organizations, so access depends on the partners active in your area.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply through a sponsor organization.

Microgrants are currently distributed through partner organizations rather than a single open application. Check the program page for how to access support in your area.

How to apply

1. Open the Trans Lifeline microgrants page.
2. Read the current model and the partner organizations listed.
3. Follow the page's guidance for reaching a partner that serves your area.

Deadline: Availability depends on the current partner cycle. Check the program page for what is open now. (Deadline varies)

Amount: Small direct grants. Amounts vary; see the program page.

Official program page

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Direct financial assistance for trans people who cannot afford gender-affirming surgery. A scholarship-like fund that opens on an annual cycle.

Who it is for

Trans people who need help paying for gender-affirming surgery and meet the fund's criteria.

Focus: Trans and nonbinary

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Point of Pride during the fund's open application window.

How to apply

1. Read the eligibility and timeline on the Point of Pride surgery fund page.
2. Prepare the materials the application asks for.
3. Apply directly during the open application window.

Deadline: Opens once a year. Check the fund page for the current window. (Annual cycle)

Amount: Direct financial assistance toward surgery costs. See the fund page for current amounts.

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Helps trans people who cannot afford hormone replacement therapy access HRT-related care, including medical and lab visits through partners.

Who it is for

Trans people who need help affording hormone replacement therapy.

Focus: Trans and nonbinary

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly through the Point of Pride HRT Access Fund page when applications are open.

How to apply

1. Read the HRT Access Fund details and eligibility on the Point of Pride site.
2. Apply directly through the fund page when applications are open.

Deadline: Check the fund page for the current application status and window. (Deadline varies)

Amount: Covers HRT-related care through partners. See the fund page for details.

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Direct financial support for trans people in New York State seeking gender-affirming procedures, with grants up to $10,000.

Who it is for

Trans people in New York State who need help paying for gender-affirming procedures.

Focus: Trans and nonbinary

Good to know

For trans individuals in New York State only.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Stonewall Community Foundation when the Stay Gold Fund is open.

How to apply

1. Read the Stay Gold Fund eligibility on the Stonewall Community Foundation site.
2. Prepare the materials the application asks for.
3. Apply directly during the open window.

Deadline: Check the funds page for the current Stay Gold Fund status and window. (Deadline varies)

Amount: Grants up to $10,000 toward gender-affirming procedures.

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A foundation by and for the LGBTQ+ community that funds work on education, violence, family acceptance, housing, and health. It is a leading funder of LGBTQ+ housing and homelessness work, and nearly a third of its grants serve youth.

Who it is for

US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, or groups with a qualified fiscal sponsor, doing LGBTQ+ work. Several of its funds focus on New York City.

Good to know

Funds organizations, not individuals (see the Stay Gold Fund for individual trans aid). Several funds focus on New York City.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Stonewall Community Foundation during an open cycle for the relevant fund.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is a US-based 501(c)(3) or has a qualified fiscal sponsor.
2. Review the current grants and funds on the Stonewall grants page.
3. Apply during the open cycle for the fund that fits your work.

Deadline: Grant cycles and fund timelines vary. Check the grants page for what is open now. (Annual cycle)

Amount: Grants vary by fund. Since 1990 the foundation has awarded over $20 million to more than 600 nonprofits.

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Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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A public foundation that funds LGBTQI organizations. Its U.S. Fund gives flexible general-support grants to grassroots and small to mid-sized groups that can have a hard time securing grants elsewhere.

Who it is for

LGBTQI-led grassroots and small to mid-sized organizations in the US seeking general operating support.

Good to know

Prioritizes groups led by lesbians and queer women, trans and gender non-conforming people, intersex people, and people of color.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Astraea during an open grant cycle.

How to apply

1. Review the current funds and eligibility on the Astraea apply page.
2. Confirm your organization fits the U.S. Fund priorities.
3. Submit a letter of inquiry or application during an open cycle as instructed.

Deadline: Grant cycles open periodically. Check the apply page for the current call. (Annual cycle)

Amount: Flexible general-support grants, generally in the range of $5,000 to $30,000 per year. Confirm current figures on the official page.

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Grants from the Northwest's LGBTQ+ community foundation to grassroots, LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations working in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Who it is for

Smaller, grassroots LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations serving people in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Good to know

For grassroots LGBTQ+ organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Pride Foundation during an open Community Grants cycle.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is LGBTQ+-led or LGBTQ+-focused and serves one of the five Northwest states.
2. Review the Community Grants guidelines on the Pride Foundation site.
3. Apply during the open grant cycle.

Deadline: Community Grants are awarded in multi-year cycles. Check the grants page for the current call. (Annual cycle)

Amount: In the 2024 to 2026 cycle, Pride Foundation awarded $2,732,000 to 106 organizations. Amounts vary; see the grants page.

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Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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A community foundation of, by, and for LGBTQ people, founded in 1980. Its flagship Community Issues program makes general-support grants to small and mid-sized LGBTQ nonprofits based in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.

Who it is for

Small and mid-sized LGBTQ nonprofits, with annual budgets of about $1 million or less, based in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.

Good to know

Limited to small and mid-sized LGBTQ nonprofits in the nine-county SF Bay Area.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Horizons Foundation during the Community Issues open cycle.

How to apply

1. Confirm your nonprofit is based in the nine-county SF Bay Area with an annual budget of about $1 million or less.
2. Review the Community Issues Funding Program page for the current cycle and guidelines.
3. Submit during the open application window as instructed.

Deadline: Community Issues runs on an annual cycle. Check the funding programs page for the current window. (Annual cycle)

Amount: General-support grants, recently averaging about $25,000 to $30,000. Confirm current figures on the official page.

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Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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Grants from the Northwest's LGBTQ+ community foundation to grassroots, LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations working in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Who it is for

Smaller, grassroots LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations serving people in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Good to know

For grassroots LGBTQ+ organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Pride Foundation during an open Community Grants cycle.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is LGBTQ+-led or LGBTQ+-focused and serves one of the five Northwest states.
2. Review the Community Grants guidelines on the Pride Foundation site.
3. Apply during the open grant cycle.

Deadline: Community Grants are awarded in multi-year cycles. Check the grants page for the current call. (Annual cycle)

Amount: In the 2024 to 2026 cycle, Pride Foundation awarded $2,732,000 to 106 organizations. Amounts vary; see the grants page.

Apply / start here Official program page

Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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Grants from the Northwest's LGBTQ+ community foundation to grassroots, LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations working in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Who it is for

Smaller, grassroots LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations serving people in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Good to know

For grassroots LGBTQ+ organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Pride Foundation during an open Community Grants cycle.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is LGBTQ+-led or LGBTQ+-focused and serves one of the five Northwest states.
2. Review the Community Grants guidelines on the Pride Foundation site.
3. Apply during the open grant cycle.

Deadline: Community Grants are awarded in multi-year cycles. Check the grants page for the current call. (Annual cycle)

Amount: In the 2024 to 2026 cycle, Pride Foundation awarded $2,732,000 to 106 organizations. Amounts vary; see the grants page.

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Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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A foundation by and for the LGBTQ+ community that funds work on education, violence, family acceptance, housing, and health. It is a leading funder of LGBTQ+ housing and homelessness work, and nearly a third of its grants serve youth.

Who it is for

US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, or groups with a qualified fiscal sponsor, doing LGBTQ+ work. Several of its funds focus on New York City.

Good to know

Funds organizations, not individuals (see the Stay Gold Fund for individual trans aid). Several funds focus on New York City.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Stonewall Community Foundation during an open cycle for the relevant fund.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is a US-based 501(c)(3) or has a qualified fiscal sponsor.
2. Review the current grants and funds on the Stonewall grants page.
3. Apply during the open cycle for the fund that fits your work.

Deadline: Grant cycles and fund timelines vary. Check the grants page for what is open now. (Annual cycle)

Amount: Grants vary by fund. Since 1990 the foundation has awarded over $20 million to more than 600 nonprofits.

Apply / start here Official program page

Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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Grants from the Northwest's LGBTQ+ community foundation to grassroots, LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations working in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Who it is for

Smaller, grassroots LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations serving people in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Good to know

For grassroots LGBTQ+ organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Pride Foundation during an open Community Grants cycle.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is LGBTQ+-led or LGBTQ+-focused and serves one of the five Northwest states.
2. Review the Community Grants guidelines on the Pride Foundation site.
3. Apply during the open grant cycle.

Deadline: Community Grants are awarded in multi-year cycles. Check the grants page for the current call. (Annual cycle)

Amount: In the 2024 to 2026 cycle, Pride Foundation awarded $2,732,000 to 106 organizations. Amounts vary; see the grants page.

Apply / start here Official program page

Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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Grants from the Northwest's LGBTQ+ community foundation to grassroots, LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations working in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Who it is for

Smaller, grassroots LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations serving people in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Good to know

For grassroots LGBTQ+ organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Pride Foundation during an open Community Grants cycle.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is LGBTQ+-led or LGBTQ+-focused and serves one of the five Northwest states.
2. Review the Community Grants guidelines on the Pride Foundation site.
3. Apply during the open grant cycle.

Deadline: Community Grants are awarded in multi-year cycles. Check the grants page for the current call. (Annual cycle)

Amount: In the 2024 to 2026 cycle, Pride Foundation awarded $2,732,000 to 106 organizations. Amounts vary; see the grants page.

Apply / start here Official program page

Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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Direct financial support for trans people. The microgrants program has relaunched in partnership with local, direct-service organizations that move funds to community members, with a focus on those facing the most barriers.

Who it is for

Trans and nonbinary people in need of direct financial support. Funds are currently distributed through partner organizations.

Focus: Trans and nonbinary

Good to know

Currently distributed through partner organizations, so access depends on the partners active in your area.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply through a sponsor organization.

Microgrants are currently distributed through partner organizations rather than a single open application. Check the program page for how to access support in your area.

How to apply

1. Open the Trans Lifeline microgrants page.
2. Read the current model and the partner organizations listed.
3. Follow the page's guidance for reaching a partner that serves your area.

Deadline: Availability depends on the current partner cycle. Check the program page for what is open now. (Deadline varies)

Amount: Small direct grants. Amounts vary; see the program page.

Official program page

Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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The largest scholarship program in the country for LGBTQ+ and ally students. Scholarships support community college, undergraduate, and graduate students, along with leadership development.

Who it is for

LGBTQ+ and ally students at accredited US colleges and universities. Different programs fit different students, including the Flagship scholarship and the Access scholarship for first-generation and lower-income students.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Point Foundation online during the open window for the scholarship you choose.

How to apply

1. Read the eligibility for each scholarship (Flagship, Access, Community College) on the Point Foundation site.
2. Create an account in the online application during that scholarship's open window.
3. Prepare transcripts, essays, and references as listed.
4. Submit before the program deadline.

Deadline: Each scholarship has its own annual window. The Flagship application typically opens in the fall and closes in early December; the Access application typically runs in late winter. Confirm current dates on the official page. (Annual cycle)

Amount: Scholarship amounts and terms vary by program. See the official page for current figures.

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Scholarships from the Northwest's LGBTQ+ community foundation for students who are residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. More than 50 scholarships are awarded each year, for community college, four-year, vocational, and graduate study.

Who it is for

LGBTQ+ and allied students who are residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington, pursuing post-secondary education anywhere.

Good to know

For residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Pride Foundation through its scholarship application during the open window.

How to apply

1. Confirm you are a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.
2. Read the scholarship guidelines on the Pride Foundation site.
3. Complete the single scholarship application during the open window; it is matched to many individual scholarships.

Deadline: Scholarships run on an annual cycle, with the application window typically in the winter. Check the scholarships page for current dates. (Annual cycle)

Amount: More than 50 scholarships awarded each year; amounts vary. See the scholarships page for current figures.

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Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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Scholarships from the Northwest's LGBTQ+ community foundation for students who are residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. More than 50 scholarships are awarded each year, for community college, four-year, vocational, and graduate study.

Who it is for

LGBTQ+ and allied students who are residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington, pursuing post-secondary education anywhere.

Good to know

For residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Pride Foundation through its scholarship application during the open window.

How to apply

1. Confirm you are a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.
2. Read the scholarship guidelines on the Pride Foundation site.
3. Complete the single scholarship application during the open window; it is matched to many individual scholarships.

Deadline: Scholarships run on an annual cycle, with the application window typically in the winter. Check the scholarships page for current dates. (Annual cycle)

Amount: More than 50 scholarships awarded each year; amounts vary. See the scholarships page for current figures.

Apply / start here Official program page

Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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Scholarships from the Northwest's LGBTQ+ community foundation for students who are residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. More than 50 scholarships are awarded each year, for community college, four-year, vocational, and graduate study.

Who it is for

LGBTQ+ and allied students who are residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington, pursuing post-secondary education anywhere.

Good to know

For residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Pride Foundation through its scholarship application during the open window.

How to apply

1. Confirm you are a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.
2. Read the scholarship guidelines on the Pride Foundation site.
3. Complete the single scholarship application during the open window; it is matched to many individual scholarships.

Deadline: Scholarships run on an annual cycle, with the application window typically in the winter. Check the scholarships page for current dates. (Annual cycle)

Amount: More than 50 scholarships awarded each year; amounts vary. See the scholarships page for current figures.

Apply / start here Official program page

Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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Scholarships from the Northwest's LGBTQ+ community foundation for students who are residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. More than 50 scholarships are awarded each year, for community college, four-year, vocational, and graduate study.

Who it is for

LGBTQ+ and allied students who are residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington, pursuing post-secondary education anywhere.

Good to know

For residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Pride Foundation through its scholarship application during the open window.

How to apply

1. Confirm you are a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.
2. Read the scholarship guidelines on the Pride Foundation site.
3. Complete the single scholarship application during the open window; it is matched to many individual scholarships.

Deadline: Scholarships run on an annual cycle, with the application window typically in the winter. Check the scholarships page for current dates. (Annual cycle)

Amount: More than 50 scholarships awarded each year; amounts vary. See the scholarships page for current figures.

Apply / start here Official program page

Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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Scholarships from the Northwest's LGBTQ+ community foundation for students who are residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. More than 50 scholarships are awarded each year, for community college, four-year, vocational, and graduate study.

Who it is for

LGBTQ+ and allied students who are residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington, pursuing post-secondary education anywhere.

Good to know

For residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Pride Foundation through its scholarship application during the open window.

How to apply

1. Confirm you are a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.
2. Read the scholarship guidelines on the Pride Foundation site.
3. Complete the single scholarship application during the open window; it is matched to many individual scholarships.

Deadline: Scholarships run on an annual cycle, with the application window typically in the winter. Check the scholarships page for current dates. (Annual cycle)

Amount: More than 50 scholarships awarded each year; amounts vary. See the scholarships page for current figures.

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A public foundation that funds LGBTQI organizations. Its U.S. Fund gives flexible general-support grants to grassroots and small to mid-sized groups that can have a hard time securing grants elsewhere.

Who it is for

LGBTQI-led grassroots and small to mid-sized organizations in the US seeking general operating support.

Good to know

Prioritizes groups led by lesbians and queer women, trans and gender non-conforming people, intersex people, and people of color.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Astraea during an open grant cycle.

How to apply

1. Review the current funds and eligibility on the Astraea apply page.
2. Confirm your organization fits the U.S. Fund priorities.
3. Submit a letter of inquiry or application during an open cycle as instructed.

Deadline: Grant cycles open periodically. Check the apply page for the current call. (Annual cycle)

Amount: Flexible general-support grants, generally in the range of $5,000 to $30,000 per year. Confirm current figures on the official page.

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A community-led fund that makes unrestricted grants to grassroots, trans-led groups across the US and its territories. A panel of trans justice activists reviews every application.

Who it is for

Grassroots groups run by and for trans people, especially those organizing around racism, economic injustice, transmisogyny, ableism, immigration, and incarceration.

Focus: Trans and nonbinary

Good to know

For grassroots, trans-led groups. Not for individuals or large established organizations.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to TJFP during an open grant cycle.

How to apply

1. Read the application guidance on the TJFP apply page.
2. Confirm your group is trans-led and grassroots.
3. Submit during an open grant cycle.

Deadline: Grants are made in annual cycles, moving toward up to three cycles a year. Check the apply page for the current cycle. (Annual cycle)

Amount: Unrestricted grants to grassroots trans-led groups. See the apply page for current amounts.

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Grants from the Northwest's LGBTQ+ community foundation to grassroots, LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations working in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Who it is for

Smaller, grassroots LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations serving people in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Good to know

For grassroots LGBTQ+ organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Pride Foundation during an open Community Grants cycle.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is LGBTQ+-led or LGBTQ+-focused and serves one of the five Northwest states.
2. Review the Community Grants guidelines on the Pride Foundation site.
3. Apply during the open grant cycle.

Deadline: Community Grants are awarded in multi-year cycles. Check the grants page for the current call. (Annual cycle)

Amount: In the 2024 to 2026 cycle, Pride Foundation awarded $2,732,000 to 106 organizations. Amounts vary; see the grants page.

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Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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A community foundation of, by, and for LGBTQ people, founded in 1980. Its flagship Community Issues program makes general-support grants to small and mid-sized LGBTQ nonprofits based in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.

Who it is for

Small and mid-sized LGBTQ nonprofits, with annual budgets of about $1 million or less, based in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.

Good to know

Limited to small and mid-sized LGBTQ nonprofits in the nine-county SF Bay Area.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Horizons Foundation during the Community Issues open cycle.

How to apply

1. Confirm your nonprofit is based in the nine-county SF Bay Area with an annual budget of about $1 million or less.
2. Review the Community Issues Funding Program page for the current cycle and guidelines.
3. Submit during the open application window as instructed.

Deadline: Community Issues runs on an annual cycle. Check the funding programs page for the current window. (Annual cycle)

Amount: General-support grants, recently averaging about $25,000 to $30,000. Confirm current figures on the official page.

Apply / start here Official program page

Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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Grants from the Northwest's LGBTQ+ community foundation to grassroots, LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations working in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Who it is for

Smaller, grassroots LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations serving people in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Good to know

For grassroots LGBTQ+ organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Pride Foundation during an open Community Grants cycle.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is LGBTQ+-led or LGBTQ+-focused and serves one of the five Northwest states.
2. Review the Community Grants guidelines on the Pride Foundation site.
3. Apply during the open grant cycle.

Deadline: Community Grants are awarded in multi-year cycles. Check the grants page for the current call. (Annual cycle)

Amount: In the 2024 to 2026 cycle, Pride Foundation awarded $2,732,000 to 106 organizations. Amounts vary; see the grants page.

Apply / start here Official program page

Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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Grants from the Northwest's LGBTQ+ community foundation to grassroots, LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations working in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Who it is for

Smaller, grassroots LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations serving people in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Good to know

For grassroots LGBTQ+ organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Pride Foundation during an open Community Grants cycle.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is LGBTQ+-led or LGBTQ+-focused and serves one of the five Northwest states.
2. Review the Community Grants guidelines on the Pride Foundation site.
3. Apply during the open grant cycle.

Deadline: Community Grants are awarded in multi-year cycles. Check the grants page for the current call. (Annual cycle)

Amount: In the 2024 to 2026 cycle, Pride Foundation awarded $2,732,000 to 106 organizations. Amounts vary; see the grants page.

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A foundation by and for the LGBTQ+ community that funds work on education, violence, family acceptance, housing, and health. It is a leading funder of LGBTQ+ housing and homelessness work, and nearly a third of its grants serve youth.

Who it is for

US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, or groups with a qualified fiscal sponsor, doing LGBTQ+ work. Several of its funds focus on New York City.

Good to know

Funds organizations, not individuals (see the Stay Gold Fund for individual trans aid). Several funds focus on New York City.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Stonewall Community Foundation during an open cycle for the relevant fund.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is a US-based 501(c)(3) or has a qualified fiscal sponsor.
2. Review the current grants and funds on the Stonewall grants page.
3. Apply during the open cycle for the fund that fits your work.

Deadline: Grant cycles and fund timelines vary. Check the grants page for what is open now. (Annual cycle)

Amount: Grants vary by fund. Since 1990 the foundation has awarded over $20 million to more than 600 nonprofits.

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Grants from the Northwest's LGBTQ+ community foundation to grassroots, LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations working in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Who it is for

Smaller, grassroots LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations serving people in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Good to know

For grassroots LGBTQ+ organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Pride Foundation during an open Community Grants cycle.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is LGBTQ+-led or LGBTQ+-focused and serves one of the five Northwest states.
2. Review the Community Grants guidelines on the Pride Foundation site.
3. Apply during the open grant cycle.

Deadline: Community Grants are awarded in multi-year cycles. Check the grants page for the current call. (Annual cycle)

Amount: In the 2024 to 2026 cycle, Pride Foundation awarded $2,732,000 to 106 organizations. Amounts vary; see the grants page.

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Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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Grants from the Northwest's LGBTQ+ community foundation to grassroots, LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations working in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Who it is for

Smaller, grassroots LGBTQ+-led and LGBTQ+-focused organizations serving people in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Good to know

For grassroots LGBTQ+ organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.

Apply directly to Pride Foundation during an open Community Grants cycle.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is LGBTQ+-led or LGBTQ+-focused and serves one of the five Northwest states.
2. Review the Community Grants guidelines on the Pride Foundation site.
3. Apply during the open grant cycle.

Deadline: Community Grants are awarded in multi-year cycles. Check the grants page for the current call. (Annual cycle)

Amount: In the 2024 to 2026 cycle, Pride Foundation awarded $2,732,000 to 106 organizations. Amounts vary; see the grants page.

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Verified as of 2026-06-01. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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