Our Fund Discretionary Grants

Discretionary Grants (Health & Wellness, Social Justice & Equity, and Arts & Culture) is sponsored by Our Fund Foundation. Our Fund Foundation promotes philanthropy by uniting donors with organizations supporting the LGBT community in South Florida. Their redesigned grant process focuses on Health & Wellness, Social Justice & Equity, and Arts & Culture, which could include programs for LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers.

Our Fund Foundation Discretionary Grants (Health & Wellness, Social Justice & Equity, Arts & Culture) is sponsored by Our Fund Foundation. Our Fund Foundation promotes a culture of responsible philanthropy by uniting donors with organizations supporting the LGBT community to make South Florida the most livable community in the country for LGBT people.

Community Economic Development Projects is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Community Services (OCS). This program awards discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. The goal is to decrease dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas. Projects are expected to actively recruit low-income individuals for positions created and ensure business viability for at least one year.

Community Economic Development (CED) is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This program awards discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects that enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. CED awards are part of a broader strategy to decrease dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas.