The LGBTQ Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham is thrilled to announce the release of its Request for Proposals (RFP), launching the 2025 Grant Cycle.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
State: Alabama
County: Blount County (AL), Jefferson County (AL), Saint Clair County (AL), Shelby County (AL), Walker County (AL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The LGBTQ Fund seeks to support organizations focused on:
- Addressing the unmet needs of LGBTQ+ persons
- Strengthening the infrastructure of LGBTQ+ led organizations or organizations serving LGBTQ+ persons
- Supporting the provision of services to the youth, individuals & families who identify as LGBTQ+
- Providing educational opportunities that highlight the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and families
- Advancing networking and fostering collaboration between LGBTQ+ related organizations and other community organizations
- Supporting nonprofit partners working on public policy and the intersection of LGBTQ+ concerns and other social justice issues.
Priorities
Priority will be given to proposals that specifically address the needs of LGBTQ+ communities that have been most demonstrably underserved, including but not limited to, communities of color, youth, seniors, transgender individuals, gender non-binary persons and persons in rural communities. Priority will also be given to intersectional programs addressing inclusive healthcare and mental health services, immigrant advocacy, racial and economic justice, faith and acceptance.
Funding Information
Typical grant amounts range from $3,000 to $7,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Grants will be awarded to non-profit organizations in Central Alabama (Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker counties) that serve the LGBTQ+ community or seek to expand existing programs to be inclusive and affirming of persons who identify as LGBTQ+. They encourage organizations who are not currently designated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to apply using a fiscal sponsor.
For more information, visit CFGB.
