Seattle Pride Impact Fund

• Spark Grant:
  • Up to $3,500 in funding + $1,500 in-kind support.
  • Ideal for grassroots events celebrating LGBTQIA2S+ arts, culture, and connection.
• Collective Futures Grant:
  • Up to $10,000–$15,000 in funding.
  • Best for large-scale, collaborative initiatives driving systemic change.

No, each applicant may apply for only one grant per funding cycle. Choose the grant that best aligns with your project’s scale, scope, and goals.

• Select the Spark Grant if your project focuses on smaller-scale, grassroots events or programs.
• Opt for the Collective Futures Grant if your project requires significant funding for collaboration and long-term impact.

Eligible applicants must:

• Be a Washington State-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a fiscal sponsor.
• Serve the LGBTQIA2S+ community in Washington State.
• Grassroots group or social collective in Washington State that align with Seattle Pride's mission
• Priority is given to organizations that:
  • Have annual budgets under $500,000.
  • Are led by BIPOC, women, or LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.

We do not fund:

• Individuals or for-profit entities.
• Religious programs that require participation in religious activities to access services.
• Invite-only or ticketed events with admission fees exceeding $10.
• Projects outside Washington State.

1. Step 1: Review Eligibility. Ensure your organization meets the criteria above.
2. Step 2: Prepare and Submit Your Letter of Interest. Letters of Interest will be accepted from July 15, 2026 to September 1, 2026 (see Letter of Interest section above).
3. Step 3: Prepare Your Full Application. Review the Application Questions while your LOI is under review.
   1. Choose the appropriate grant (Spark Grant or Collective Futures Grant).
   2. Develop a project proposal detailing impact, timeline, and budget.
   3. Gather required documents
4. Step 4: If invited to submit a full application based on your Letter of Interest, you will be notified on September 15, 2026. You will have until October 9, 2026 to submit the full online application.

Yes, previous recipients are welcome to apply. Highlight how your new project builds on past work or explores a new initiative.

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Impact & Alignment: Alignment with Seattle Pride’s mission and focus areas such as arts, youth, BIPOC leadership, and Trans/GNC empowerment.
• Community Engagement: Strategies to engage and uplift marginalized communities.
• Feasibility & Sustainability: Realistic goals, measurable outcomes, and long-term impact potential.
• Creativity & Innovation: Unique approaches to community connection and visibility.

Budget Transparency: A clear and justified budget.

Applicants must provide:

• 501(c)(3) Determination Letter or Fiscal Sponsor Agreement.
  • If you are a grassroots group or social collective in Washington State without 501(c)(3) Determination Letter or Fiscal Sponsor Agreement, you can submit letters of community support or proof of impact through testimonials, media, or social engagement for consideration.
• Three years of IRS Form 990 filings (most recent).
• Project Budget (using provided template).
• Completed W-9 form.
• Board of Directors list.
• Staff/leadership involved in the project.

For grassroots groups: Community endorsements, impact statements, and project budget.

• Community Endorsements
• Impact Statements
• Project Budget (Download Template)
• Completed W-9 form (Download Here)
• Key volunteers or leaders (optional)

Applications are scored based on:

1. Impact & Alignment (25 points): Connection to Seattle Pride’s mission.
2. Community Engagement (20 points): Level of community participation.
3. Feasibility & Sustainability (20 points): Realism and long-term viability.
4. Creativity & Innovation (20 points): Unique solutions and approaches.
5. Budget Transparency (15 points): Clear and justified budget allocations.

Yes, partnerships are highly encouraged, especially for the Collective Futures Grant. Collaboration demonstrates resource sharing and community impact.

Projects focusing on the following areas align best:

• LGBTQIA2S+ Arts & Culture
• Youth Empowerment
• BIPOC Leadership
• Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Empowerment

You can contact the Seattle Pride grants team at [email protected] for assistance.

• Grays Harbor Pride
• Three Dollar Bill Cinema
• Plateau Pride
• Y-We (Young Women Empowered)
• Team Trans Ice Hockey
• Continental Plus 2024 Competition
• Queer Life / Strike A Pose: World AIDS Day Celebration
• Lavender Rights Project
• Strike a Pose
• Everett Pride
• Diversity Alliance of the Puget Sound (DAPS)
• Gender Justice League
• Camp Ten Trees
• Emerald City Kings Ball
• White Center Pride Committee
• The Garage, a Teen Cafe
• Discover Burien / Burien Pride
• Pride Across the Bridge
• Kittitas County Pride
• Puget Sound Pronouns

• STANCE
• AZN GLO + SeaTac Kiki Ballroom
• Puckduction
• Discover Burien
• Out in Tech
• Write About Now
• Lavender Rights Project
• The Playground Kiki
• Three Dollar Bill Cinema
• Alki Beach Pride
• Seattle Trans Joy
• Arlington Pride

• Entre Hermanos
• Diversity Alliance of Puget Sound
• The Outwords Archive, Inc.
• Casa Surya Healings
• White Center Pride
• Burien Pride
• C5 Youth Foundation of Southern California
• NFFTY