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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: LGBTQ+ Community, LGBTQ+ Youth, Advocacy, Nonprofit Support, Rhode Island
Deadline: Apr. 11, 2024
“Equity Action project and capacity building grants are awarded annually to support:
- Projects that meet the needs of the LGBTQ communities in Rhode Island
- Board development, strategic planning, program development, nonprofit business development, fundraising, program evaluation, or other activities that build the capacity of organizations that play a vital and unique role in the LGBTQ communities
Organizations can receive one project or capacity building grant award from this program per year. All agencies and associations proposing to serve the needs of Rhode Island’s LGBTQ communities are encouraged to apply, whether or not the agency is LGBTQ-focused. We strongly encourage applications from all-volunteer and grassroots organizations, and we acknowledge that many may not have grantwriting experience. Equity Action funds a variety of initiatives including, but not limited to:
- Increasing advocacy capacity to address policy issues that affect the LGBTQ community (statewide or at the local level)
- Developing skills and processes to build effective partnerships, coalitions, and alliances to increase program operation and effectiveness
- Providing community education.”
Funder: Rhode Island Foundation
Eligibility: “All applicants must be incorporated as 501(c) nonprofit organizations or be sponsored by an umbrella 501(c) organization. Units of local or state government are also eligible grant recipients. Groups that have not yet applied for or received a determination of their nonprofit status may work through a fiscal sponsor.”
Amount: $2,500 – $10,000
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