Aims/Priorities: LGBT+ Fund powered by Consortium, are providing grants for not-for-profit organisations across England working with LGBT+ youth between 11 and 25 years old to help them find moments of joy through youth work, community engagement, and local events. Funding is for projects that support LGBT+ young people to foster youth joy, belonging, and positivity-building through activities, trips, and other enriching experiences. Funded work will give LGBT+ young people the opportunity to feel higher levels of self-acceptance, connection to community, and improved wellbeing.
Who can apply: To apply, groups must:
- Be an England-based non-profit LGBT+ organisation or youth group that currently supports young people within the age range of 11 to 25 years old (such as an LGBT+ organisation that primarily supports LGBT+ youth), or;
- Be an England-based non-profit organisation or youth group that currently supports LGBT+ young people within the age range of 11 to 25 years old.
Priority will be given to organisations in traditionally underfunded areas within the LGBT+ sector, such as the Northeast, East, or Southwest of England, areas lacking provision, and/or work that supports intersectional LGBT+ communities (e.g. those supporting LGBT+ young people with disabilities, LGBT+ global majority people, etc.).
Organisations must have been delivering youth work for a minimum of two years and must have existing LGBT+ youth provision.
Grant amount: Grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 are available.
Application process: Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the LGBT+ Fund website.
Deadline: Wednesday 18 November 2026 (noon).
Contact info: Home - LGBT+ Fund
Website: Youth Joy Fund - LGBT+ Fund