[October 2025]
In 2025, a growing number of grants, programs and initiatives are dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community across sectors such as education, health, advocacy and the arts. This curated listing highlights 15+ opportunities designed to empower individuals, organizations and projects that advance equity, inclusion and human rights.
Open Call: 10th Grant Cycle of International Trans Fund
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025
The International Trans Fund (ITF) has opened its 10th grant cycle, inviting applications from trans-led grassroots organizations across the world that are working to strengthen community resilience, leadership, and collective action…[more]
Apply Now: Gender Reveal Trans POC Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025
Several grants of up to $1000 are being awarded to support community, art, and organizing projects led by trans people of color…[more]
Nominations open for Diana Award
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025
Entries are now open for the Diana Award to celebrate young people who are driving positive change in their communities through sustained social action and leadership…[more]
I Know Gender 12: Sexual and Gender Diversity – A Matter of Human Rights
Deadline: Ongoing
The UN Women is seeking applications for its I Know Gender 12: Sexual and Gender Diversity to show respect for the rights of everyone including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people or LGBTI persons as respect for human rights is a fundamental UN principle…[more]
Grants for CSOs to expand Women’s Leadership and Political Participation
Deadline: 10-Nov-2025
The UN Women, with funding from the European Union, is launching the WYDE | Women’s Leadership Initiative to advance women’s political participation and leadership at all levels…[more]
Organizational Capacity Assessment and Capacity Building Grants for LGBTQIA+ Organizations
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025
The ERIM (Equal Rights & Independent Media), a French organization, is calling for applications from LGBTQIA+ organizations based in Armenia, Moldova or Ukraine seeking long-term capacity building support tailored to their needs…[more]
Entries open for ISDAO Regional Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025
The West African Sankofa Initiative (ISDAO) has opened a new round of flexible grant funding to strengthen LGBTQI movements across West Africa…[more]
ERA LGBTI launches “Working Safe” Project
Deadline: 02-Nov-2025
The project “Working Safe – Socio-economic Inclusion of the LGBTQI+ Community in the Western Balkans and Türkiye” is a regional initiative funded by the European Union and implemented by ERA – LGBTI Equal Rights Association for Western Balkans, in partnership with Queer Montenegro, Tuzla Open Center from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Open Mind Spectrum Albania, the Center for Social Group Development from Kosovo, Coalition Margins from North Macedonia, Izadi from Serbia, and Kaos GL from Türkiye…[more]
CFPs: Fighting Discrimination against LGBTIQ People and Promoting LGBTIQ Equality
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025
The European Commission is now accepting proposals under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV) to promote equality and combat racism, xenophobia, and all other forms of discrimination. This initiative specifically welcomes projects that address challenges faced by LGBTIQ individuals, especially in areas where they experience significant disadvantage such as education, healthcare, and housing…[more]
CFPs: Support to Public Authorities to Combat Racism
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025
The European Commission (EC) has announced a funding opportunity to support public authorities in combating racism, xenophobia, LGBTIQ-phobia, and all other forms of intolerance, including intersectional discrimination. The main goal is to promote equality and fight discrimination based on sex, race, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation, in line with Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union…[more]
Call for Proposals: Fighting against Antisemitism Program 2025
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025
The European Commission is accepting applications for Action Grants under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV). These grants aim to promote equality and fight against racism, xenophobia, and all other forms of discrimination…[more]
Applications open for Fighting against Discrimination and Racism Program
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025
Entries are now open for the EU Action Grants under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV), aimed at promoting equality and fighting all forms of discrimination. The grants support projects that take a strong stand against racism, xenophobia, and other forms of intolerance, with a focus on fostering inclusive, respectful societies both online and offline…[more]
Entries open for Rapid Response Grants in Poland
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025
The European Commission has launched the Call for Rapid Response Grants to strengthen the protection of fundamental rights and support civil society organisations in Poland…[more]
BFJ launches “ReAction” Grant Program in Bulgaria
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The Bulgarian Fund for Women has announced a new funding opportunity through its “ReAction” program, developed to support fast, flexible responses to growing social and political challenges…[more]
CFAs: Emergency Security Grants for Egyptian Human rights Activists
Deadline: Ongoing
The Minority Rights Group (MNR) is accepting applications for Emergency Security Grants from Egyptian human rights activists who are working within or outside of Egypt to address the security needs of human rights activists representing religious, ethnic or gender minorities (LGBTQIA+), that face digital or physical threats or security risks due to their human rights work within a restrictive civic space…[more]
Apply for Open Grants Programme in the United Kingdom
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The Clothworkers’ Foundation’s Open Grants Programme provides capital funding to support the infrastructure needs of small and medium-sized charitable organisations. These organisations must work with disadvantaged and marginalised people or communities. The Foundation places a strong emphasis on supporting organisations that are either led by or significantly influenced by individuals with relevant lived experience. It prioritises projects that will significantly expand an organisation’s reach, impact, or sustainability…[more]
Applications open for Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Program 2025-2026 (Canada)
Deadline: October 23, 2025
The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch is an opportunity for women, non-binary, and trans-femme founders with registered businesses in Canada to pitch their business vision and fuel growth through mentorship, prizes, and investor connections…[more]
Regional All Abilities Participation Grants in Australia
Deadline: 19-Nov-2025
The Regional All Abilities Participation Grants have been established to support grassroots sport and active recreation clubs, along with community-based not-for-profit organisations, in regional Victoria…[more]
Submissions open for Creative Communities Scheme in New Zealand
Deadline: 15-Feb-2026
The Auckland Council is seeking applications for its Creative Communities Scheme to bring art (music, dancing, film-making, weaving, singing, poetry and theatre) into the everyday lives of Aucklanders across the region on beaches, in parks, community halls, theatres, streets and galleries…[more]
