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Alliance for Full Acceptance Small Grants Program is sponsored by Alliance for Full Acceptance. The Alliance for Full Acceptance Small Grants Program funds programming, organization building, and/or support to nonprofit organizations addressing the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth.
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Alliance for Full Acceptance | Inside Philanthropy OVERVIEW: The Alliance for Full Acceptance supports LBGTQ organizations that support the emotional health and well-being of LGBTQ youth in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
IP TAKE: While the Alliance for Full Acceptance maintains a narrow geographic focus on three southeastern states, it is an accessible funder that provides crucial regional support in an underfunded part of the U.S. It is approachable and can be reached by either phone or email.
However, grantmaking is only a small part of this organizations work; it also runs educational programs, provides advocacy and runs workshops and trainings for LGBTQ people and allies in the three states where it operates. The application process and requirements for its small grants program are straightforward and easily navigable for grantseekers new to AFFA.
This is a multi-year funder provided that grantees meet reporting requirements, demonstrate clear impact, and continue to align closely with this funder’s goals. PROFILE: Founded in Charleston, South Carolina in 1998, the Alliance for Full Acceptance (AFFA) pursues a mission “[t]o achieve, nurture, and defend equality and full acceptance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people.
” This funder works collaboratively with the Freeman Foundation to award small grants to LGBTQ organizations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. It also administers the Trans Love Fund in conjunction with We Are Family, which makes microgrants to transgender individuals in South Carolina.
In addition to grantmaking, this organization engages in advocacy, education, workshops and more to support LGBTQ communities of the areas where it operates. AFFA’s small grants program supports organizations “addressing the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgener, and queer (LGBTQ+ youth.
” Funding is limited to organizations serving people in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and grantees tend to be small, grassroots or community-based organizations. Grants range from $500 to $4,000. The alliance accepts applications through its online portal or via mail, with deadlines on January 15, March 15 and August 15 of each year.
AFFA’s grants are awarded in amounts of up to $4,000. Grantmaking is limited to North Carolina, South Carolina an Georgia. Reach out with questions via email at i nfo@affa-sc.
org or call the organization at (843) 883-0343.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations addressing the needs of LGBTQ+ youth in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia; prefers small, grassroots, or community-based organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500–$4,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Alliance for Full Acceptance Small Grants Program is funded by Alliance for Full Acceptance. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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