[Greater New Orleans Foundation](https://www.gnof.org)

March 19, 2026: Letter of Intent submission deadline

Typical grant requests: $5,000–$10,000; larger or smaller amounts possible; one-year funding

Supports nonprofits advancing equality, advocacy, and direct services for LGBTQ individuals and families in Greater New Orleans.

Letter of Intent required; only electronic submissions accepted.

--- ## Description The LGBTQ Fund, managed by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, provides grants to nonprofit organizations working to advance equality, fairness, acceptance, and mutual respect for LGBTQ individuals and families in the Greater New Orleans area. Funding supports general operations, specific programs, advocacy efforts (including legislative, judicial, and community organizing), and capacity building such as technology, collaboration, professional development, and evaluation. The Fund prioritizes work that advocates for effective policies, builds the cultural competency of mainstream organizations serving LGBTQ clientele, and delivers high-quality, culturally competent direct services to LGBTQ individuals and families—especially the most marginalized, such as elders, transgender youth and adults of color, low-income LGBTQ people, and LGBTQ youth of color. Priorities are continually refined based on community feedback and strategic analysis. --- ## Due Dates - March 19, 2026: Letter of Intent submission deadline (by 11:59 pm CT) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant requests should be in the $5,000 to $10,000 range. - The committee may recommend larger or smaller grants. - Grants are for a one-year period. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations serving within the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s 13-parish service area. - Priority is given to organizations providing services within Orleans Parish. - Organizations that are not tax-exempt may apply if they have a fiscal agent relationship with a 501(c)(3) organization. - Projects must focus on improving quality of life, advocacy, or direct services for LGBTQ individuals and families, with special emphasis on marginalized subgroups (elders, transgender youth/adults of color, low-income LGBTQ people, LGBTQ youth of color, and LGBTQ persons with disabilities). --- ## Application Process - All applicants must create an account and submit materials via the Foundation’s [online portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gnof). - Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by March 19, 2026, 11:59 pm CT. - The grant review committee will review LOIs and invite selected organizations to submit full proposals. - Invitations for full applications are expected by April 13, 2026. - Full proposals are evaluated by a committee composed of Foundation board members and diverse community representatives, the majority of whom self-identify as LGBTQ. - Awards are expected to be announced in June 2026. - Only electronic submissions will be considered. --- ## Additional Information - Priority is given to projects that: - Advocate for effective policies improving the quality of life for LGBTQ individuals and families. - Build cultural competency of mainstream organizations serving LGBTQ clientele. - Provide high-quality, coordinated, and culturally competent direct services (healthcare, crisis/legal support, workforce development, financial literacy, transportation, housing, social services). - Applications will be evaluated on eligibility, alignment with Fund priorities, community impact, evaluation methods, and collaboration with other organizations. - A brief applicant tutorial is available from the Foundation’s technology partner, Foundant—[view tutorial](http://www.foundant.com/applicant-tutorial.php). --- ## External Links - [LGBTQ Fund Program Page](https://www.gnof.org/program/the-lgbtq-fund/) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gnof) - [Applicant Tutorial Video](http://www.foundant.com/applicant-tutorial.php) - [Recent LGBTQ Fund Grantees](https://www.gnof.org/lgbtq-fund-grants-june-2022/) - [Grant Opportunities Overview](https://www.gnof.org/nonprofits/grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Department/Contact | Details | |---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Grants Inquiries | [grants@gnof.org](mailto:grants@gnof.org) (include “LGBTQ Fund Question” in subject) | | Foundation Main Phone | 504-598-4663 | | Communications Team | [communications@gnof.org](mailto:communications@gnof.org) | | Foundation Contact Page | [Contact Us](https://www.gnof.org/contact-us/) |

The LGBTQ Fund

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