Equal Treatment Initiative

Equal Treatment Initiative is a grant from the Gill Foundation that funds statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy and civil rights organizations working to advance equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people across the United States. The Gill Foundation envisions a world where all people have equal opportunity regardless of who they are or whom they love.

This initiative prioritizes organizations building statewide infrastructure for LGBTQ+ equality in states outside Colorado. Eligible applicants are statewide LGBTQ+ and allied organizations working outside Colorado. Award amounts are not publicly specified.

Interested organizations should contact the Gill Foundation directly for current grant priorities, cycles, and application processes.

Freedom and opportunity belong to everyone—no matter who they are or where they live. All Coloradans should share in our state’s opportunities. Join a network of philanthropic leaders fueling a stronger movement for LGBTQ equality.

We envision a world where all people have equal opportunity regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Our investments over the past 30 years have won hard-fought protections for LGBTQ people across America. We remain steadfast in our mission to secure full equality for all Americans.

“Transformative change, by its very nature, will never be easy. And we cannot depend on judges, lawmakers, or administrations to be catalysts. That’s why philanthropy is vital to the future of our movement and our nation.

That’s why we need people who are passionate enough to give with their hearts; grounded enough to lead with their heads; and courageous enough to take risks, fail, and never give up. ” We seek other donors, philanthropists, and funders to work side by side with us to secure full equality.