LGBTQ+ Grants Coming in September

September brings a solid month of funding for LGBTQ+ nonprofits across the country. Whether you're working on health access, aging, community building, or capacity itself, these opportunities are worth a close look. The funders below are invested in the long term, and that kind of stability matters when you're planning your year.

Community Foundation Boulder County: Grant for LGBTQ+ Serving Nonprofits

Boulder County's fund supports organizations serving LGBTQ+ individuals and allies across all age groups. The focus spans workplace and healthcare discrimination, mental health support, and addressing social isolation. This is general-purpose funding for nonprofits working with the LGBTQ+ community anywhere in Boulder County. Deadline: September 3. Apply here

BAPHR Foundation: Grant for LGBTQ+ Health Nonprofits in the Bay Area

If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area and working on LGBTQ+ health, BAPHR prioritizes vulnerable populations: adolescents, seniors, people facing legal or immigration challenges, and those navigating mental health or substance use concerns. They also welcome applications addressing gaps in affirming care. Up to $10,000. Deadline: September 4. Apply here

Maine Community Foundation: Grant for LGBTQ+ Nonprofits and Community Organizations

Maine's program funds both operating support for LGBTQ+-focused and LGBTQ+-led organizations, and project grants for new or expanded work. Priority goes to proposals addressing underserved populations, health care access, violence reduction, and respect. Up to $10,000. Deadline: September 15. Apply here

Our Fund Foundation: Grant for LGBTQ Health & Wellness Nonprofits

Our Fund Foundation supports agencies in South Florida working on health and wellness for LGBTQ+ people. They're looking for interventions and services that close disparities rooted in stigma and discrimination, using a health equity framework. Deadline: September 25. Apply here

Leonard Litz LGBTQ+ Foundation: Grant for LGBTQ+ Aging Adults Nonprofits

If your work centers on LGBTQ+ adults aged 55 and older, the Leonard Litz Foundation funds community building, mental health support, isolation reduction, advocacy, and intergenerational connection. They give special priority to projects that intentionally include BIPOC and transgender community members. Deadline: September 30. Apply here

LGBT Fund of Spartanburg: Grant for LGBTQ+ Community Organizations

Spartanburg County's fund supports LGBTQ+ organizations and projects focused on health services, arts, advocacy, youth services, and community building. This is a rolling deadline, so applications are welcome any time. Apply here

Queer Mobilization Fund: Capacity-Building Grant for LGBTQ+ BIPOC-Led Grassroots Nonprofits

If you're a LGBTQ+ or BIPOC-led grassroots organization in the Southeast with a budget under $300,000, Queer Mobilization Fund offers $5,000 plus access to a peer power-building cohort and organizational wellness support. Priority goes to new or emergent organizations that haven't previously received a QMF grant. Rolling deadline. Apply here

If there's a funder relationship you're trying to strengthen this quarter, or a specific gap in LGBTQ+ funding you'd like Funding Findr to keep an eye on, we'd like to hear from you. Reach out anytime.

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