Stonewall Community Foundation
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
- Confirm your organization is a US-based 501(c)(3) or has a qualified fiscal sponsor.
- Review the current grants and funds on the Stonewall grants page.
- 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.
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.