Funding Resources
Pride Foundation Community Grants 2026: Funding for LGBTQ+ Nonprofits Across the Northwest
Organizations working to advance LGBTQ+ equity and justice in the Pacific Northwest may be eligible for support through the Pride Foundation Community Grants Program. As one of the largest LGBTQ+ community foundations in the region, Pride Foundation provides long-term, trust-based funding to grassroots organizations serving communities that have historically been underserved.
About the Grant
The Community Grants Program is administered by Pride Foundation, the only LGBTQ+ community foundation serving Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
Unlike many traditional grant programs, Pride Foundation combines proactive grantmaking with periodic open application cycles. This trust-based approach is intended to reduce barriers to funding while ensuring resources reach organizations making the greatest impact in LGBTQ+ communities
Grant Amount
Pride Foundation does not set a fixed grant amount.
Recent Community Grant awards have ranged from $10,000 to $70,000 over multi-year funding periods, with an average annual award of approximately $8,700. During the 2024–2026 funding cycle, the Foundation awarded $2.732 million to 106 organizations across the Northwest.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible organizations must:
Be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit or have a qualified fiscal sponsor.
Be located in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.
Demonstrate alignment with Pride Foundation's funding priorities.
The Foundation especially encourages applications from grassroots organizations that may have limited access to traditional funding sources.
Apply here: https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/grants/community-grants/ when a new cohort opens.
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