We believe the greater Kalamazoo community draws its spirit, vitality and character from the increasingly diverse mix of people who are part of it. We are committed to making life better for all, which is why the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Equality Fund was created.

Our LGBTQ Equality Fund has four priorities:

• Advocate for human rights and equality to positively impact Kalamazoo County's LGBTQ community;
• Promote social justice and unity;
• Support activities that celebrate the social and cultural contributions of the LGBTQ community; and
• Strengthen organizations that serve the physical, health, social or emotional needs of the LGBTQ community.

In particular, it supports programs that facilitate leadership development, and programs that impact LGBTQ people of color, youths and families; transgender people; and multiple generations.

Request For Proposal Process

• Grant applications for the LGBTQ Equality Fund are reviewed annually.
  
• The LGBTQ Equality Fund committee will review proposals and grant awards will be announced shortly after.
• To learn when the next event Request For Proposal will take place, please contact David Feaster at dfeaster@kalfound.org.
  
• You can apply for the LGBTQ Equality Fund even if you've already submitted, or plan to submit, a request for our responsive grantmaking in 2024.