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LGBTQ+ COVID-19 Fund


The LGBTQ+ COVID-19 Fund is funded by Comic Relief, and METRO is the lead intermediary partner distributing these funds to the sector, with Equality Network as the Scottish delivery partner.

Deadline: Various

  • Small Grants:  22 September 2020

  • Medium/Large Grants: 30 September 2020


The Fund will operate in every nation of the UK, and its delivery will be supported by delivery partners in each nation. The Fund is for LGBTQ+ community-led organizations and groups to support their vital role in supporting LGBTQ+ communities through the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.

The fund is intended to support grassroots, local groups and organizations that can support LGBTQ+ communities through the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

The five Panels will be for the following areas:

  • Scotland

  • Northern Ireland

  • Wales

  • North and Midlands of England

  • South of England


Funding Information

  • Awards will be between £500 – £15,000 (Award levels: micro up to £500 or £1,000, small up to £5,000, medium up to £10,000, and large up to £15,000) 

  • Each organization/group can only apply for one grant, not multiple grants adding up to £15,000


Eligibility Criteria

  • Applications are open to groups and organizations with an annual turnover under £100,000.

  • Your group or organization must also:

    • Consist of 3 or more people

    • Be led by LGBTQ+ staff or volunteers (if you are a group within a larger organization, then the staff/volunteers leading on this proposed project should identify as LGBTQ+)

    • Be not-for-profit

    • Be committed to equality and dignity for all LGBTQ+ people, including trans people


Deadline: Sep 22, 2020

Donor: Equality Network

Grant size: $10,000 to $100,000

Category: Grant

Focus areas of interest: COVID-19, Health, Humanitarian Relief, LGBTQ

Focus Country: United Kingdom


For more information, visit Equality Network.



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