The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi at the Community Foundation for Mississippi pools funds to support LGBTQ organizations across the state that address the needs of LGBTQ Mississippians. This is made possible through donations and community support. As the state’s first and only grant-making fund focused on supporting organizations that improve the quality of life for LGBTQ Mississippians, the fund at CFM works as a pipeline fueling and enhancing the work of LGBTQ-focused organizations by professional stewardship of funds and other resources from outside donors.
The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi envisions a state where all LGBTQ Mississippians live safely, openly, and without isolation, prejudice, and discrimination. The fund develops and invests resources to support efforts that address the needs of LGBTQ Mississippians. This cycle’s funds also include plans for an updated statewide Needs Assessment of LGBTQ organizations and adults.
Community members are also encouraged to contribute to the LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi through CFM’s website, found here.
2026-2027 Grant Opportunity Application Guide
Funding is available to support planning, research, and general operations
that address priority needs* of LGBTQ Mississippians as they strive to live safely, openly and
without alienation, isolation, prejudice and/or discrimination.
Eligible applicants must be in Mississippi or provide services that have a positive direct impact on Mississippi’s LGBTQ population, must perform eligible activities, and must be one or more of the following: nonprofit organizations, units of local government, research centers, public and private institutions of higher learning, and federally recognized Indian tribes.
LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi Grants Program Guidelines
*The 2024 LGBTQ Statewide Needs Assessment is available on the Resources page.