Our LGBTQ Fund
Supporting Wellness, Visibility and Access
Our LGBTQ Fund was established in 2014 to provide a safe, welcoming and healthy environment for LGBTQ+ communities in West Michigan by increasing wellness and prosperity levels, visibility, acceptance, support and access to resources. Show support today by contributing to Our LGBTQ Fund through a financial gift. You will have the opportunity to choose an endowed gift or non-endowed.
2026 Grant Awards
Recipient
Amount
Date
Purpose
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Grand Rapids LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium
$10,000
Sep. 2026
Supporting educational workshops that strengthen access to affirming resources, shared learning, and community connections for LGBTQ+ youth and their support networks.
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Grand Rapids Pride Center
$27,500
Sep. 2026
Expanding access to affirming mental health services through financial assistance and community-based support, helping more LGBTQ+ individuals receive care that reflects their needs and experiences.
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Grand Rapids Trans Foundation
$30,000
Sep. 2026
Supporting the Update Program, which provides guidance and financial assistance to community members navigating legal name and identity document changes.
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Michigan Hispanic Theatre Company
$20,000
Sep. 2026
Supporting Lentejuelas, a bilingual theater production that celebrates LGBTQ+ Latine stories through culturally rooted performances, creating opportunities for representation, connection, and community dialogue.
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Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health
$12,500
Sep. 2026
Supporting the Building a Movement for Michigan (BAMM) Youth Pride Summit, which brings young people together through education, leadership development, and opportunities for community connection.
2024 Grant Awards
Recipient
Amount
Date
Purpose
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AYA Youth Collective
$15,000
May. 2024
Direct cash payments to mitigate the needs of LGBTQ+ community members experiencing homelessness.
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Grand Rapids Pride Center
$40,000
May. 2024
To create a learning cohort that will train mental health clinicians of color to specialize in providing treatment care for LGBTQ+ communities, with the goal of hiring one at GRPC.
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Grand Rapids Trans Foundation
$30,000
May. 2024
To extend legal guidance, advocacy, and financial assistance to transgender and nonbinary residents seeking legal name change and document updates in Kent County.
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Michigan Organization Adolescent Sexual Health
$15,000
May. 2024
Support an LGBTQ+ youth summit to create community and develop advocacy skills in youth to improve their school community.
Support Us
As an advocate in the community, we need your help to make this happen.
Leadership Circle
Our LGBTQ Fund Leadership Circle is a great way to ensure the sustainability of the fund into the future. Learn more about how donor partners qualify for membership and share your commitment.