The mission of this Fund is to cultivate one community that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning individuals and families with the belief that all people should be treated with equal respect and dignity in a welcoming and affirming community.
The LGBTQ Fund 2026 grant cycle is open!
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, June 30.
If you have questions, please contact Meg Ford at mford@cfbham.org or 205.327.3807.
Empowering Equality at the LGBTQ Fund
The LGBTQ Fund is a charitable endowment at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham that supports programs in Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount, and Walker counties :
- Strengthen the infrastructure of organizations led by or serving LGBTQ persons
- Support the provision of services to LGBTQ youth, individuals and families
- Provide educational opportunities that highlight the needs of the LGBTQ community
- Advance collaboration between LGBTQ organizations and other community organizations
- Support nonprofit partners working on public policy and social justice issues that intersect with LGBTQ concerns
Grants Awarded
2026 Important Dates
April 1: Grant application cycle begins
June 30: Deadline for grant applications
August 20: Grants Approved by Board