Advancing The Region's LGBTQ Community Through Philanthropy
The LGBT Funds of The Erie Community Foundation offers an annual grant program to support projects that address various needs in the LGBTQ+ community, which include, but are not limited to:
- Safe schools
- Youth homelessness
- Mental health, substance use and suicide prevention
- Health and wellness
- Housing and workplace equality
- Family support and recognition
Individual proposals can request up to $7,500.
All grantees are required to:
- Provide a six-month progress report
- Complete a final written report and closing presentation
Funded teams agree to have their project featured in:
- Media publications/press events
- A presentation of their project to the board
- Inclusion in ECF publications
- Inclusion in Fund related requests, such as Erie Gives
Eligibility: Any Erie County 501(c)3 nonprofit
Ineligibility: For-profit, sectarian religious activities, fund-raising solely, hospitality projects
Deadline: Applications must be submitted by October 13, 2023.
Important Dates: Finalist(s) will be selected by October 26, 2022 and grant recipient(s) will be announced in early November.
Questions?
Please contact Olivia Burgess, Philanthropic Services Officer at The Erie Community Foundation: oburgess@eriecommunityfoundation.org, or 814-454-0843.
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