The Our Fund Foundation and the Community Foundation of Broward are teaming up again to provide $360,000 in new grants to support social justice and racial equity for LGBTQ residents.

Formed in 2022, this strategic grantmaking partnership between the two foundations combines their philanthropic resources and expertise to foster a more informed, inclusive and equitable environment for Broward County’s LGBTQ community.

This year, 10 nonprofits – vetted by a joint selection committee – will receive grants ranging from $29,000 to $50,000 each to support the LGBTQ community through legal aid, the arts, youth programs, advocacy, education and more.

“We are proud to partner with The Our Fund Foundation to create real, lasting change,” said Community Foundation President/CEO Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson, Ph.D. “Thanks to our dedicated volunteers who carefully reviewed grant applications, we are funding projects with the power to transform lives. These grants reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every member of Broward’s LGBTQ+ community is treated with dignity, equity and respect. It’s a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we work together.”

The Our Fund Foundation’s support for the grantmaking collaboration comes from The Bill Beaton & Ted Emery Charitable Fund, The Paul Fasana Charitable Fund at The Our Fund Foundation, The Mona Pittenger Giving Fund and other sponsors of its LGBTQ+ Social Justice & Equity Fund.

“The LGBTQ+ community is facing relentless attacks from political and social forces seeking to roll back and destroy our hard-won rights,” said David Jobin, president & CEO of The Our Fund Foundation. “This fund is one of the many ways we are stepping up to meet the moment—thanks to the unwavering support of donors who recognize the urgent need for a meaningful philanthropic response.”

The 2025 grant recipients include:

• Black LGBTQ+ Liberation – Black LGBTQ+ Liberation (BLINC) Operational support to continue its impact work in the arts, wellness and leadership development and to design a new fellowship program.
• Chainless Change – Community-Based Legal Advocacy The project will equip LGBTQ+ individuals with legal support, knowledge and actionable tools to challenge injustices in Broward courtrooms.
• Hued Songs – Embedding BIPOC LGBTQ+ Artistry & Placemaking Across Broward County Codifying meaningful inclusion of BIPOC LGBTQ+ artists in our community through strategic programming, mentorship, partnerships and public engagement.
• Museum of Discovery & Science – MODS Inclusivity Initiative: Promoting an Inclusive Museum and Community for LGBTQ+ Families MODS will provide community engagement and youth support that build bridges of understanding and acceptance toward Broward’s LGBTQ+ community.
• Safe Schools South Florida – EmpowerQ Youth Leaders To steward the well-being and leadership development of LGBTQ+ youth by fostering supportive climates that provide personal and academic growth.
• SAVE LGBTQ – SAVE Social Justice Internship Program The SAVE Social Justice Internship offers hands-on experience in LGBTQ+ rights advocacy and grassroots activism.
• Transsocial – Inclusion in Action: Advancing TLGBQ+ Belonging In Any Community TransSOCIAL's training program will help Broward-based organizations create a culture of belonging for trans and gender-expansive individuals.
• The Humanity Project – Humanity Club/Antibullying Through The Arts: Teaching and Reaching Student Equality Aims to stop school bullying: inspiring self-worth, equality and respect for all among LGBTQ students and their peer.
• The McKenzie Project – The Black Unicorn Party The Black Unicorn Party empowers Black LGBTQ+ youth in Broward County through advocacy training to challenge systemic injustices.
• Thinking Cap Theatre – Continue to Creatively Nurture Community & Improve Visibility for South Florida’s LGBTQ+ Women A year-round creative and educational art project designed to unite, enrich and empower a historically marginalized LGBTQ+ demographic: women.

Innovative Collaboration

The Our Fund Foundation: Established in 2011, The Our Fund Foundation has grown into the third largest LGBTQ foundation in the nation. As South Florida’s only LGBTQ+ community foundation, The Our Fund Foundation promotes philanthropy, manages enduring investments and conducts meaningful grant-making to improve the lives of LGBTQ people in South Florida. For more information or to make a donation of any size, please contact The Our Fund Foundation at theourfund.org or call 954-565-1090.

The Community Foundation of Broward: Throughout its 40-year history, the Community Foundation of Broward has been a strong advocate for Broward’s LGBTQ community. In 1986, the Community Foundation became the first non-government funder in Broward to lead the charge for education and understanding of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Since its founding, the Community Foundation has awarded nearly $10 million in grants to support the LGBTQ community on a wide range of issues, including education, outreach, the arts and more. To contact the Community Foundation, email info@cfbroward.org or call 954-761-9503.