Grassroots Fund
Please note that this fund is now closed to applications.
If you have previously applied to this fund and have any questions about your application, please refer to the fund guidance document and frequently asked questions, which can be accessed using the links below.
fund timeline
Wednesday 15 July 2026
Fund Launches
The fund will open to applications at 12pm midday.
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Application Window Closes
The fund will close to applications at 12pm midday.
September/October 2026
Due Diligence Checks
All applications will go through a light-touch due diligence process by our Giving Team to ensure eligibility and to provide any relevant information to our community panellists.
October/November 2026
Community Panel Assessments
Decisions will be made by a community panel, formed of LGBT+ people with a diverse range of lived experiences.
The panellists will look to make a collective decision on whether to award a grant, based on eligibility and priority of need.
By 30 November 2026
Outcomes Communicated
All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by the end of November 2026.
If you have any other questions about the fund, that you can't find answers to using the resources above, then please get in touch with the Giving Team who will be more than happy to help.
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