The Equality Fund
Forecasted
The Equality Fund supports LGBTQ+-serving nonprofits and programs in Greater Boston, funding research, advocacy, services, and community-building to advance equity and strengthen LGBTQ+ communities.
Funder: The Boston Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 or $25,000 in general operating support (FY26 levels)
Summary: Supports LGBTQ+-serving nonprofits and programs that advance equity, provide critical services, and strengthen LGBTQ+ communities in Greater Boston.
Key Information: Fiscally sponsored programs and programs within larger organizations must have at least 60% LGBTQ+ participants.
Description
The Equality Fund at The Boston Foundation advances equitable treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals and their families and supports Massachusetts nonprofits serving the LGBTQ+ community. Established in 2012, it invests in research, public forums and convenings, strategic partnerships, and critical services. An Advisory Committee of community members and allies guides its priorities, with an emphasis on innovative responses to pressing and emerging needs.
The FY26 cycle provided general operating support to organizations and projects serving Greater Boston and the Foundation’s catchment area. Its priorities were informed by community-based research with the Fenway Institute and federal actions affecting LGBTQ+ legal protections and program funding. Supported work includes research, advocacy, field-building, community-building, education, mentoring, legal services, and health and human services, with larger grants prioritizing work centered on the most marginalized LGBTQ+ communities.
