INRolling
NGLCC xlr8
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedaccelerator
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LGBTQ-Owned Business Grants 2026
Browse open grant programs for LGBTQ-owned businesses and founders in 2026, sorted by award size, with deadlines and eligibility at a glance.
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A growing set of foundations, chambers, and corporate funds back LGBTQ entrepreneurs. Forrest tracks the ones that are actually open.
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Open grants
254
Average award
$1,000
Top eligibility tags
lgbtq_ownedlgbtqsmall_businesslgbtbe_certification
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Where to focus first
Browse open grant programs for LGBTQ-owned businesses and founders in 2026, sorted by award size, with deadlines and eligibility at a glance. Use this page as your shortlist, then jump into the intake wizard so Forrest can narrow the list to the programs you are most likely to win.
OHRolling
City of Cleveland LGBT Business Enterprise Certification
Grantor
City of Cleveland
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedlgbtbe_certification
View GrantSCRolling
Gaingels LGBTQ Founder Investment Network
Grantor
Gaingels
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedstartup
View GrantNYRolling
Stonewall Community Foundation LGBTQ+ Youth Fund
Grantor
Stonewall Community Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtqnonprofit
View GrantMARolling
NGLCC LGBTBE Scholarship Program (JPMorgan Chase-Sponsored) – Massachusetts
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) / JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_owned51_percent_owned
View GrantSCRolling
The Gaygency Fully Funded Program
Grantor
The Gaygency
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedqueer_founder
View GrantDERolling
StartOut Founder Program
Grantor
StartOut
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedlgbtq_founder
View GrantPARolling
Independence Business Alliance Membership and Business Development
Grantor
Independence Business Alliance
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedsmall_business
View GrantTXRolling
Houston City Contracting – LGBTBE Supplier Inclusion Program
Grantor
City of Houston – Office of Business Opportunity
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownednglcc_certified
View GrantNJRolling
New Jersey Business Certification Program
Grantor
New Jersey Department of the Treasury Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
Award Amount
Varies
woman_ownedminority_owned
View GrantPARolling
NGLCC XLR8 Capacity Development Program
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedsmall_business
View GrantKSRolling
NGLCC LGBTBE National Certification
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_owned51_percent_owned
View GrantNJRolling
New Jersey LGBTQ+ Owned Business Enterprise Certification
Grantor
New Jersey Department of the Treasury Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedbusiness
View GrantKSRolling
LGBTBE Certification via Mid-America LGBT Chamber (NGLCC)
Grantor
Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce / National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_owned51_percent_owned
View GrantVTRolling
NGLCC LGBTBE® Certification – Vermont LGBTQ+ Business Enterprise
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_owned51_percent_lgbtq_owned
View GrantMORolling
SBA 8(a) Business Development — LGBTQ+ Disadvantaged Business Pathway in MO
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_owneddisadvantaged_business
View GrantNYRolling
Third Wave Fund Grantmaking Programs
Grantor
Third Wave Fund
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtqnonprofit
View GrantKSRolling
Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce – Membership, LGBTBE Certification & Business Support
Grantor
Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC affiliate, serving Kansas City metro and Kansas)
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedkansas_city_metro
View GrantMSRolling
Pride Fund to End Gun Violence — LGBTQ+ Small Business Grant
Grantor
Pride Fund to End Gun Violence
Award Amount
From $1,000
lgbtq_owned
View GrantNVRolling
Hey Famm LGBTQ-Owned Business Network
Grantor
Hey Famm
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedbusiness_directory
View GrantDERolling
Independence Business Alliance LGBTBE Certification Support
Grantor
Independence Business Alliance
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedlgbtbe_certification
View GrantFLRolling
The Pride Chamber Business Education and Networking
Grantor
The Pride Chamber
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedcentral_florida
View GrantKYRolling
NGLCC LGBTBE Scholarship Program (JPMorgan Chase-Sponsored)
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) / JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_owned51_percent_owned
View GrantILRolling
Chicago LGBTBE Procurement Inclusion
Grantor
City of Chicago and National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedchicago
View GrantMNRolling
NGLCC LGBTBE Certification — LGBTQ+ Business Enterprise Certification in MN
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_owned
View GrantSCRolling
Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce LGBTBE Certification Support
Grantor
Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
south_carolina_eligiblelgbtq_owned
View GrantNHRolling
JPMorgan Chase and NGLCC Certification Sponsorship
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownednew_hampshire_eligible
View GrantSCRolling
NGLCC Communities of Color Initiative
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedlgbtq_people_of_color
View GrantPARolling
Pride Fund Venture Capital
Grantor
Pride Fund
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedstartup
View GrantOHRolling
Civitas LGBTBE Certification and Procurement Support
Grantor
Civitas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedlgbtbe_certification
View GrantRIRolling
NGLCC Mentorship Program
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedcertified_supplier
View GrantIARolling
LGBTBE Certification via Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
Grantor
Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC affiliate certifying body)
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedfor_profit
View GrantSDRolling
PFund Foundation Nonprofit Grants
Grantor
PFund Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedsouth_dakota
View GrantNJRolling
Delaware Valley Legacy Fund Grants
Grantor
Delaware Valley Legacy Fund
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtqnonprofit
View GrantFLRolling
SWFL Harmony Chamber of Commerce Business Resources
Grantor
SWFL Harmony Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedsouthwest_florida
View GrantNYRolling
Point of Pride HRT Access Fund
Grantor
Point of Pride
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtqindividual
View GrantORRolling
BDI Small and Diverse Business Education
Grantor
Business Diversity Institute
Award Amount
Varies
oregon_businesswashington_business
View GrantMSRolling
Mississippi SBDC — Business Advising for LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs
Grantor
Mississippi Small Business Development Center (SBA-funded)
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedsmall_business
View GrantNYRolling
New York State LGBTQ+ Health and Human Services Grants
Grantor
New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Office of LGBTQ Services
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtqnonprofit
View GrantNJRolling
A4TE Name Change Project
Grantor
Advocates for Trans Equality
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtqindividual
View GrantIARolling
Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce – Business Support, Events & SBA Partnership
Grantor
Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (SBA Iowa District Strategic Alliance)
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownediowa_business
View GrantFLRolling
Miami-Dade LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber Business Membership
Grantor
Miami-Dade LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedmiami_dade
View GrantNYRolling
Point Foundation Scholarships
Grantor
Point Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtqindividual
View GrantMSRolling
NGLCC LGBTBE Certification — LGBTQ+ Business Enterprise in Mississippi
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_owned
View GrantOHRolling
Plexus LGBTBE Certification Support
Grantor
Plexus LGBT and Allied Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedlgbtbe_certification
View GrantWYRolling
NGLCC LGBTBE Certification — Wyoming LGBTQ+-Owned Business Enterprise
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_owned
View GrantINRolling
NGLCC B2B Boot Camp
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedbusiness_development
View GrantSDRolling
Gaingels Venture Investment Network
Grantor
Gaingels
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedsouth_dakota_business
View GrantRIRolling
NGLCC LGBT Business Enterprise Certification
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedsmall_business
View GrantNVRolling
Colorful Capital LGBTQIA+ Founder Investment
Grantor
Colorful Capital
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedlgbtq_founder
View GrantNYRolling
Trans Lifeline Name Change Microgrants
Grantor
Trans Lifeline
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtqindividual
View GrantWVRolling
WV Jobs Investment Trust (WVJIT) SSBCI — LGBTQ+ Business Capital
Grantor
WV Jobs Investment Trust / WV Department of Economic Development (SSBCI)
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedsmall_business
View GrantINRolling
Indiana Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Business Directory
Grantor
Indiana Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedbusiness_visibility
View GrantPARolling
Three Rivers Business Alliance Membership and Business Development
Grantor
Three Rivers Business Alliance
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedsmall_business
View GrantWYRolling
SBA 8(a) Business Development — LGBTQ+ Socially Disadvantaged Business
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_owneddisadvantaged_business
View GrantDERolling
The Gaygency Foundation Business Development Services
Grantor
The Gaygency Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedlgbtq_entrepreneur
View GrantNJRolling
Point of Pride Annual Transgender Surgery Fund
Grantor
Point of Pride
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtqindividual
View GrantSDRolling
StartOut Founders Program
Grantor
StartOut
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedsouth_dakota_business
View GrantNHRolling
StartOut Spark Lab
Grantor
StartOut
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownednew_hampshire_eligible
View GrantFLRolling
NGLCC Supplier Inclusion Initiative
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedcertified_business
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