Pride Alliance of Livingston (PAL) – a community-based organization promoting an all-inclusive community for our neighbors through LGBTQIA+ education, collaboration, and advocacy for equality – is making mini-grants available to community agencies and individuals..
In an ongoing commitment to support initiatives that foster understanding, inclusivity, and awareness, PAL is offering mini-grants to empower community members and organizations to execute projects that contribute to the betterment of the local LGBTQIA+ community.
These mini-grants aim to:
1. Amplify voices: Encourage community agencies and individuals to take an active role in advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusivity.
2. Educate and raise awareness: Promote educational initiatives that help reduce discrimination, stigmatization, and misunderstandings surrounding LGBTQIA+ individuals and issues.
3. Foster a more inclusive community: Create opportunities for dialogue and collaboration, leading to a more inclusive and accepting environment in Livingston County.
Mini-grants are available for a wide range of LGBTQIA+ advocacy and education projects, including but not limited to:
● Awareness campaigns
● Workshops and seminars on LGBTQIA+ issues
● Support groups for individuals and their families
● Artistic and cultural events celebrating LGBTQIA+ contributions
● Initiatives addressing LGBTQIA+ mental health and well-being Interested parties should send an email inquiry to pridealliancelivingston@gmail.com outlining their proposed project in a few sentences. Well-aligned proposals will be advanced to the application phase.
Detailed guidelines and criteria can be found here.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. PAL aims to award up to two $500 grants per year.
“We are thrilled to have grown to a point where we can provide this funding opportunity to individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing LGBTQIA+ rights and awareness in our community,” said PAL Chairperson Maureen Elliott. “These mini-grants represent a significant step toward creating a more inclusive and accepting environment for everyone in Livingston County.”
For more information about the mini-grant application process and eligibility, click here.
Pride Alliance of Livingston (PAL) is a subcommittee of the Livingston Diversity Council (LDC), a grass-roots 501(c)3 nonprofit organization of business people, private citizens, educators, government officials, and clergy who live and/or work in Livingston County. LDC embraces and advocates for the virtues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within and for our community.
