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Creag Foundation Grant
Up to US $100,000
Global Impact Cash Grants
More than US $100,000
Hearst Foundation: Culture Grant
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More than US $100,000
Hearst Foundation: Social Service Grant
Unspecified amount
Leonard-Litz Foundation: LGBTQ+ Advocacy Fund Grant
Unspecified amount
Progressive Multiplier Grants
Unspecified amount
Wells Fargo Community Giving
US $50,000
Hillman Emergent Innovation Grant
US $50,000
Hillman Emergent Innovation:Serious Illness and End of Life Grant
Unspecified amount
Leonard Litz Foundation-Silver Connect Initiative
Unspecified amount
Mutual of America's Community Partnership Award
Unspecified amount
Changing Aging (CA) Grant
US $20,000
Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Awards
Unspecified amount
Dudley T. Dougherty Foundation Grant
Up to US $40,000
Natan: Confronting Antisemitism Grants
Unspecified amount
Ameriprise Community Grants
US $750 - US $1,500
Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation & KidsGardening: GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant
US $50,000 - US $150,000
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Grants
US $150,000
Conserving Black Modernism Grant Program
Conserving Black Modernism Grant Program
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF), a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has launched the Conserving Black Modernism grant program through funding from and a partnership with the Getty Foundation’s Keeping it Modern initiative. The Conserving Black Modernism grant program is designed to empower and equip preservationists and stewards with funding and technical support to preserve the material heritage, innovation, and legacy of modern architectural sites designed by Black architects.
Integrated into the Action Fund’s existing National Grant Program, the Conserving Black Modernism grant program will support non-profits and municipalities to steward 16 historic assets of modern architecture through funding, technical assistance, public awareness, and education. The program will support eligible project planning activities and seeks to develop future-looking plans that model and strengthen stewardship, interpretation, and asset management. This program aims to increase recognition of Black architects and their artistic expressions as well as diversify the meaning of American modern architecture and design. The Action Fund invites proposals from a broad pool of applicants who steward these places for public benefit and access.
Grants made from Conserving Black Modernism will total $150,000 each. Funding will be flexible and can support planning activities, limited capital improvements, and indirect costs. Funding ratios will be balanced to support and prioritize comprehensive project planning needs. For example, a $150,000 project planning grant with 10% indirect can be allocated to advance a full-scale building evaluation and preservation plan. The grant period for this type of project will be 12 months.
Conserving Black Modernism grants can also support projects consisting of a mix of project planning and limited capital improvements. Funding ratios will be balanced to prioritize project planning. For example, an applicant may propose a project which allocates $90,000 for planning activities, $45,000 for capital expenses, and $15,000 for indirect expenses. The grant period for this type of project will be 18 months.
Grantees can address the building’s priority needs and experience the full cycle of planning, design, and construction. Additional grantee support will include technical assistance, promotion, and conservation management training.
Historic Asset Example Archetypes
While this is not an exhaustive list, we are particularly interested in the following 20th-century property archetypes:
- Buildings Located on HBCU Campuses
- Community and Cultural Centers
- Schools
- Libraries
- Houses and Residences
- Spaces Associated with Sports & Recreation
- Green Book Sites
- Sites associated with Women’s History
- Sites associated with LGBTQ+ History
Up to US $500,000
Hillman Innovations in Care Grant
US $50,000 - US $500,000
National Fund for Sacred Places Grant Program
US $10,000
Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation Grants - TIER B
US $3,000 - US $5,000
Mindfulness and Contemplative Christianity Grants
US $20,000
Alexandra Hallock Capacity Building Grant for Small Nonprofits
US $30,000 - US $350,000
True Inspiration Awards
US $500 - US $10,000
It Gets Better: Change Makers Grants
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Grants for LGBTQ nonprofits provide funding for programs that support equality, advocacy, and community well-being. The following grants empower organizations to promote inclusion, offer services, and address the unique needs of LGBTQ individuals.
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Explore 56 funding opportunities for LGBTQ nonprofits, with $955.4K available. Instrumentl helps organizations secure funding, track deadlines, and access insights to foster equality and empower diverse communities.
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Nonprofits who are eligible for LGBTQ+ grants include LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations, community centers, healthcare clinics, and nonprofits that support rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, and social services. Priority is given to programs that support equality and community well-being, combat discrimination, and provide direct services to LGBTQ+ individuals. Many grants require applicants to be 501(c)(3) organizations and may prioritize those with established success in promoting inclusion, offering services to LGBTQ+ youth, and addressing the unique needs of LGBTQ individuals.
Grants in LGBTQ+ nonprofits typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 29.0% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
LGBTQ nonprofits grants are offered to nonprofit programs that support LGBTQ+ rights, provide mental health and medical services, and promote policies affecting the LGBTQ+ community. The mission of these grants is to create safe spaces, increase access to social services, empower LGBTQ+ communities, and address the unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals. There are over 60 grants available and $2.3 million in funding for nonprofit groups that address the needs of those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Funding for LGBTQ+ nonprofits grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $625 to a maximum of $250,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $10,000, while the average grant awarded is $26,540. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Of the $2.3 million available, most funding comes from private funders like the Bob Crewe Foundation, Riley's Way Foundation, Leonard Litz Foundation, and Philanthrofund Foundation Inc.
State and local governments also provide funding through various mayors' offices, AmeriCorps, and community service grants. Federal grants are also available through the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and corporations like Tito's Handmade Vodka.
Grants for LGBTQ nonprofits are competitive, so you will want to concentrate on all of these key areas:
- Align with funder priorities – Funders look for organizations that align with the priorities of funders, so make sure you align with each priority.
- Use measurable outcomes – Provide data that demonstrates the influence you have had on communities that support LGBTQ+ issues and showcases effective advocacy and direct service initiatives.
- Build strategic partnerships – Collaborate with healthcare providers, government agencies, and community organizations that work with LGBTQ+ youth and adults.
- Develop a compelling narrative – Tell real-life stories of LGBTQ+ individuals who have been positively impacted by your work in the community.
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