Seattle’s LGBTQIA+ community is fortunate to have a number of nonprofits advocating in support of diversity, inclusivity and equal human rights for all. Since 2017, we’ve awarded more than $226,000 in grant funding to several of them—because we recognize we can do more good, when we do it together.
In addition, we provide free Pride Parade registrations to dozens of organizations each year through our Community Sponsorship Program, and over $58,000 in COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds.
Our Board of Directors makes funding decisions through a competitive grant making and sponsorship award process, with an emphasis on programs that promote personal growth and community development.
Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis during our fiscal year (September 1 - August 31).
Grant & Sponsorship Opportunities
| Preview the Application Questions | Click here to review the application questions before filling out the application |
| Contact Person | Krystal Marx, Executive Director |
| Apply | Click here to fill out the application |
| Timeline | Applications are evaluated and awards determined at the monthly Seattle Pride Board of Directors meetings, on the first Wednesdays of the month. |
COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants
| Application Process | To make this process as easy as possible, simply email us with your request, detailing:
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| Contact Person | Krystal Marx, Executive Director |
| Timeline | Seattle Pride's Executive Director will review your request and contact you with an award decision within 1 - 2 weeks. |
Grants are typically used for an organization's ongoing work, such as covering the cost of a position to carry out the mission of the organization. Grants also come with reporting requirements.
Sponsorships tend to be event-specific, such as helping pay for some of an event costs in return for recognition in the program.
Of course! Grants are made out of our 501c(3) organization (Seattle Out & Proud Foundation) to help further your work, and sponsorships come out of our 501c(4) organization (Seattle Pride).
Grants and sponsorship applications are awarded at every Seattle Pride Board Meeting, which is on the first Wednesday of every month. Awardees are notified the following day.
Absolutely! Reporting requirements and paperwork should never be a barrier to receiving much-needed funds. Please reach out to Krystal Marx, our Executive Director.
Also, you can preview the questions here.
Yes! We want to see your good work continue!
For information on our Community Grants program, including the framework of the program and application requirements (in PDF format), please click here. For a copy of the required Impact Report (in Excel format), please click here. To apply for a Grant or Sponsorship, please click here.
Information on how to apply for the Seattle Pride Parade Community Sponsorship Program will be available in 2021.
Our mission has always been to connect folks to our history and community, and now we're adding services. The Seattle area has tons of resources for LGBTQIA+ folks from food and housing services to support groups and leadership development!
Check back regularly for the most current information, including more resources!
We aren't the only game in town!
Click here for a list of regional Pride organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington & Wyoming.