Arts orgs in Boston and RI sue Trump for denying trans artists NEA grants

The Theater Offensive in Boston and Rhode Island Latino Arts are among four arts organizations suing the National Endowment for the Arts over President Trump's executive orders blocking federal funds for "anything...

Boston Foundation announces $2M expedited round of Safety Net Grants for Greater Boston nonprofits

The Boston Foundation has launched a $2 million special round of Safety Net Grants to be awarded this spring to support Greater Boston social service organizations that respond to the essential needs...

Grant applications now available for LGBTQ+ organizations from Equality Fund at the Boston Foundation

The Equality Fund at the Boston Foundation is now accepting applications for its FY 25 grantmaking cycle. The application portal opened Monday, January 13, and will close Friday, March 7, at 5...

Equality Fund at the Boston Foundation receives $1M grant from Point32Health Foundation

The Boston Foundation announced that the Asian Community Fund, the Equality Fund and Latino Equity Fund are each receiving a $1 million grant from the Point32Health Foundation, closing out a 2024 in which the three funds distributed...

Rhode Island Foundation awards more than $100K to RI’s LGBTQ+ community 

Nonprofit organizations serving the state’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) communities will share more than $100,000 in grants through the Equity Action Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. The funding...

OUT Maine receives $17K grant from United Midcoast Charities

Earlier this month, OUT Maine received a $17,000 grant from United Midcoast Charities to support the organization’s work towards increasing equitable and accessible services in health care, mental health, and community-based settings...

OUT Maine receives Equity Fund grant to support GSTAs across the state

OUT Maine has received a grant from the Equity Fund of the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) to expand and strengthen the network of Gay, Straight, and Transgender Alliance (GSTA) programs in schools...

Boston Foundation’s Equality Fund awards $372,500 to LGBTQ nonprofits

The Equality Fund at the Boston Foundation announced $372,500 in grants to 31 LGBTQ-led or LGBTQ-serving organizations in Massachusetts. The nonprofits were chosen from among 89 applicants, also a new record for the...

Out Maine awarded $5K from New England’s Point32Health Foundation

The LGBTQ+ youth advocacy nonprofit OUT Maine recently received a $5,000 grant from Point32Health Foundation. The award is one of eight grants totaling $40,000 presented to nonprofit organizations recommended by the company’s...

OUT Maine offering scholarships for LGBTQ+ students in the Pine Tree State

Thanks to an anonymous donor, the OUT Maine Scholarship Fund returns for a second year! The OUT Maine Scholarship Fund provides renewable support for Maine LGBTQ+ youth pursuing post-secondary...