About the Equity Innovation Lab
The Equity Innovation Lab is a new microgrant program developed to transfer power and resources to community-based projects led by and supporting LGBTQ+ elders across the country.
It is a one-year program consisting of unrestricted small grants of up to $5,000. Technical assistance and community building help will be offered to support ongoing projects involving services and programming for marginalized LGBTQ+ older people.
6 grants will be awarded in the first year (2023-2024). Learn more about our current slate of grantees!
Application Instructions
Eligible Applicants
Community groups, coalitions or small organizations with annual operating budgets of $50,000 or less are invited to apply. Official 501(c)(3) non-profit status not required but unaffiliated groups will need a fiscal sponsor in order to be eligible for funding.
Groups and organizations should work with and serve majority BIPOC, TGNC, and/or rural older people (ages 50 and older). Priority will be given to groups and organizations who have BIPOC, TGNC, and/or rural elder leadership.
Intergenerational groups and projects are welcome to apply.
Selection Criteria
The External Selection Panel will make decisions based on the following criteria:
- Demonstrated BIPOC, TGNC, and rural older adult leadership and community
- Project impact
- Community need
- Representation from multiple geographic areas
- Representation from each of the target communities
- Representation from different project areas, such as health, social, educational, and arts programming
Application Timeline
- Applications opens mid October 2022 and close November 30, 2022
- Selections announced January 2023
- Grants disbursed February 2023
- First grantee group meeting February 2023
