Community Give Back Fund

Community Give Back Fund is sponsored by Pride St. Louis. The Community Give Back Fund provides quarterly grants to nonprofits, community organizations, and individuals serving the LGBTQIA+ community within the St.

Louis, MO–IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Community Give Back Fund | Support LGBTQ+ Progress – Apply Today — Pride St. Louis Pride St. Louis is proud to offer quarterly grants of up to $5,000 through our Community Give Back Fund .

This program provides financial support to nonprofits, community organizations, and individuals serving the LGBTQIA+ community. Grants are awarded each quarter to applicants advancing meaningful projects, programs, or events that empower, support, and strengthen the LGBTQIA+ community.

Successful applications typically support initiatives that: Create, expand, or innovate community-based services, including legal support, healthcare, education, harm reduction, food access, and housing Launch or grow impactful programs and events Advance public policy and advocacy efforts Strengthen social justice initiatives Improve access to local resources, particularly for underserved LGBTQIA+ populations 2026 Priority Focus Areas In 2026, Pride St.

Louis is especially interested in supporting initiatives that serve: Transgender and gender non-binary/non-conforming individuals Marginalized LGBTQIA+ communities, including but not limited to Latino, BIPOC, immigrant, and food- and housing-insecure populations Applicants must be located within the St. Louis, MO–IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) . The St.

Louis MSA includes the following counties and jurisdictions: Crawford County (City of Sullivan only) To be eligible, organizations must: Provide proof of 501(c)(3) nonprofit status under the Internal Revenue Code Propose a program or event occurring in 2026 Demonstrate that requested funds, up to $5,000, will directly support a community-based program or event Community Organizations Without 501(c)(3) Status Organizations without federal nonprofit status must provide: Two years of financial records Proof of fiscal sponsorship Individual applicants must provide: Financial support through a grant award of up to $5,000 One complimentary Pride Partnership to help promote the funded program or event Acceptance of a Community Give Back Fund grant designates Pride St.

Louis as a named sponsor of the funded program or event unless otherwise agreed. Timeline, Review and Approval Process The Community Give Back Fund operates on a quarterly cycle , with grants of up to $5,000 selected each quarter.

Application Deadline: March 31 Recipients Selected: April Application Deadline: June 30 Recipients Selected: July Application Deadline: September 30 Recipients Selected: October Application Deadline: December 31 Recipients Selected: January Applications are compiled and submitted to the Pride St. Louis Board of Directors for review immediately following each quarterly deadline.

Grants are discussed and voted on by the full Board at the board meeting immediately following the application deadline. Selected applicants will receive payment after formal approval by the Board of Directors. All applicants will be notified of the Board’s decision following the vote.

Applicants are encouraged to plan program timelines accordingly to align with the quarterly review schedule. Have questions? Email Jordan Braxton at jordan.

braxton@pridestl. org . Focus Area: LGBTQIA+ Youth, Mental Health, Community Building Camp Indigo Point is an affirming residential summer camp created specifically for LGBTQIA+ youth.

Set in a nature-based environment, the program provides a safe, supportive space where young people can build confidence, form lasting friendships, and experience the joy of simply being themselves. Grant funding will support scholarships for campers, helping remove financial barriers for youth who may not otherwise have access to affirming spaces.

This ensures that all young people, regardless of income, can participate in a life-changing summer experience. Camp Indigo Point strengthens mental health, belonging, and resilience among LGBTQIA+ youth across the St. Louis area and beyond.

By fostering connection and empowerment at a critical stage of development, the program helps build long-term support networks and a stronger, more inclusive future. Many LGBTQIA+ youth lack access to safe and affirming environments in their daily lives. Camp Indigo Point creates a rare and vital space where they are fully seen, supported, and celebrated.

Website: https://www. campindigopoint. org The Wisdom Exchange: Caring for Our Future Selves Focus Area: LGBTQ+ Adults, Aging, Community Connection The Wisdom Exchange is a community-centered lunch series designed to bring LGBTQ+ individuals together around the shared experience of aging.

Through conversation, education, and connection, the program creates space to plan for the future while strengthening community bonds. Grant funding will support program implementation, including guest speaker honoraria, meals to encourage participation, and materials that ensure accessibility and engagement for all attendees.

This initiative addresses the unique challenges LGBTQ+ adults face as they age, including social isolation and reliance on chosen family networks. By fostering intergenerational dialogue and providing practical tools, the program builds stronger systems of care and support.

As more LGBTQ+ individuals approach midlife and beyond, creating spaces for planning, connection, and shared knowledge is critical to ensuring dignity, belonging, and long-term well-being.