[August 2025]
Finding the right funding can be a game-changer for LGBTQIA+ individuals, organizations, and projects working toward equity, visibility and justice. Whether you’re launching a grassroots initiative, supporting queer arts, advocating for policy change or empowering your community, the right grant or financial support can help you scale your impact. We have created a curated list of LGBTQIA+ funding opportunities—from global grants to community-focused funding—designed to uplift queer voices, support inclusion and fund transformative work. These programs aren’t just about dollars—they’re about creating space, shifting narratives and building futures where everyone thrives.
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]
Applications open for Spark Fund
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025
Mama Cash is inviting feminist activists in the Netherlands and on the ABCSSS islands—Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St. Eustatius, and St. Maarten—to apply for the Spark Fund grant. This opportunity supports emerging feminist groups that are self-led and working to secure the rights of women, girls, trans people, and intersex people…[more]
Call for Proposals: EU Action Grants to fight against anti-Muslim Hatred
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025
Applications are now open for the EU Action Grants under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV). These grants aim to promote equality and combat racism, xenophobia, and all forms of discrimination…[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]
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]
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]
Call for Applications: Direct Aid Program (India)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025
The Australian Consulate-General in Mumbai is inviting applications for its Direct Aid Program which provides small grants for development activities aimed at strengthening communities across Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. The focus is on Skilling and education, Agriculture, Diversity, equality, and inclusion (including women and girls’ empowerment, disability, and LGBTQI+ inclusion), Sports for development, and WASH…[more]
Applications open for Mentoring Programme for Emerging Swiss Authors
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025
The Pro Helvetia – Swiss Arts Council is inviting grant applications to support Emerging Swiss Authors at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Pro Helvetia promotes the professional contemporary Swiss art and cultural production (without film) with a view to diversity as well as national and international reach. It supports the creation of new artistic works and productions, the exchange between Switzerland’s various linguistic regions, the dissemination of Swiss art and culture outside Switzerland and international cultural exchange…[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 Now: Direct Aid Program in India
Deadline: 11-Sep-2025
The Direct Aid Program offers a remarkable chance for non‑profit organizations across eastern and north‑eastern India to turn their transformative ideas into tangible impact…[more]
Open Call: LGBT+ Youth Advocacy Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 27-Aug-2025
The Consortium, supported by The Henry Smith Foundation, has launched the LGBT+ Fund: Youth Advocacy Fund to strengthen organisations supporting LGBT+ young people aged 14–25 across the UK. The fund aims to ensure these organisations are well resourced, sustainable, and resilient, helping build confidence and independence in LGBT+ youth as they grow into adulthood…[more]
Prism Foundation Grants to support Asian and Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ Communities (US)
Deadline: 08-Sep-2025
The Prism Foundation has opened its 2025 grant applications, offering a meaningful opportunity for grassroots projects and local nonprofits that positively serve Asian and Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ communities…[more]
Government of Canada launches Community Projects to help Seniors
Deadline: 17-Sep-2025
Applications are now open for the New Horizons for Seniors Program, which aims to strengthen the social inclusion of seniors so they can both benefit from and contribute to the quality of life in their communities…[more]
Call for Proposals: Victoria Remembers Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025
The Victoria Remembers Grant is now open for applications to support and commemorate veterans while preserving war heritage. Projects should aim to honour the service and sacrifice of veterans or educate Victorians about their contributions in impactful ways…[more]
