The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi, a field of interest fund at The Community Foundation for Mississippi, opens the second round of applications for statewide grants dedicated to making Mississippi a safe and welcoming state for LGBTQ+ citizens. Last year, the LGBTQ Fund awarded its first round of grant funding, totaling $112,709 for 15 organizations. The grant applications open on Feb. 15, and the deadline for applications is April 1.
The Fund identifies emerging needs and provides financial support that enhance the work of organizations addressing issues important to LGBTQ Mississippians. Prior to its formation, the LGBTQ Fund partnered with Mississippi State University to conduct a statewide needs assessment to make sure that their funding targets areas where people will benefit the most.
One of the grantees from 2020, Deroll Barrett of Youth Improvement Services, spoke to the benefits of partnering with the LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi.
“Being a grantee partner allowed us to respond to the needs of trans and gender non-conforming youth who experienced homelessness during the global healthcare crisis. We are truly grateful to the donors and the team at the LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi for the life-changing work they are doing,” said Barrett.
To apply for a grant, download all the information related to proposal development, making sure to read them carefully — an incomplete submission cannot be considered for funding. If you have questions or need help completing the proposal, or if you plan to submit a proposal, email Sammy Moon at sammy.moon@alliancems.org.
Tax-deductible gifts to the LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi can be made through the website at www.lgbtqfundms.org or mailed to P.O. Box 55903, Jackson, MS 39296.
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About the LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi
The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi, a charitable fund housed at the Community Foundation for Mississippi, envisions a state where all LGBTQ Mississippians live safely, openly and without isolation, prejudice, and discrimination. Learn more about the LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi and see the detailed needs assessment report at www.lgbtqfundms.org.