[Cleveland Foundation](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org)

August 1, 2026 (annual)

$10,000–$25,000 per award; annual cycle; total fund endowment $3 million

Grants for Greater Cleveland nonprofits advancing LGBTQ+ justice, equity, community building, and visibility.

--- ## Description The LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund, established by the Cleveland Foundation in August 2024 with a $3 million endowment, is dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ communities in Greater Cleveland. The fund supports 501(c)(3) organizations that serve and uplift the LGBTQ+ community, with a focus on initiatives that build community networks, foster advocacy, expand allyship, and increase visibility and understanding of LGBTQ+ lived experiences through education and narrative change. Grants are designed to advance queer justice and equity by supporting both community network building and projects that elevate LGBTQ+ visibility and narratives. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Application deadline (annual) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant size: $10,000–$25,000 per project - Annual cycle; awards are made from a $3 million endowment --- ## Eligibility - Applicant organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits. - Organizations must be based in and serve the Greater Cleveland area (Cuyahoga, Lake, or Geauga counties). - Projects must directly serve and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. - Fiscal sponsorship is permitted for organizations without 501(c)(3) status, provided the fiscal sponsor is eligible and submits the application. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/). - Organizations must register in the Grants Gateway portal. New users should register at least two weeks before the deadline. - Required attachments include: - Board list with affiliations - Organizational chart - Organization budget - Audit or financial statement - Fiscal sponsor agreement (if applicable) - Complete all sections of the online application and upload required documents before the deadline. - Applications are not considered complete until the "Submit" button is clicked in the portal. - Applicants receive an automated confirmation email upon successful submission. --- ## Additional Information - The fund’s impact areas are: - **Community Network Building**: Grants for advocacy, community organizing, skill building, and expanding allyship. - **Visibility and Narrative Change**: Grants for projects increasing awareness and understanding of LGBTQ+ lived experiences, including education and storytelling. - No specific contact person is listed for the fund; use general Cleveland Foundation channels for inquiries. --- ## External Links - [LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund program page](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/other-grant-opportunities) - [Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway (application portal)](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/) - [Apply for a Grant – Cleveland Foundation general info](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant) - [Community giving page for the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund](https://www.iphiview.com/tcf/GiveNow/GiveOnline/tabid/838/dispatch/contribution_id$452022_hash$a6ab0b8aff6e0e5ac61db21ac496038c06f2d387/Default.aspx) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 216.861.3810 | | General Email| grantsmgmt@clevefdn.org | | Online Form | [Contact page](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/contact?regards=general_information) | ---

LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund

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