2026 LGBTQ+ Social Justice & Equity Fund - The Our Fund Foundation And Community Foundation Of Broward Awarded $300,000 In Grants

This strategic partnership brings together the resources, reach and expertise of both foundations to support innovative projects addressing discrimination and disparities impacting the LGBTQ+ community in Broward County.

Grant recipients were honored at a reception hosted at the Community Foundation of Broward on Monday, April 27th, 2026 attended by legacy members and donors to celebrate the impact of the Fund and the continued commitment to advancing equity and inclusion.

“Nationally and here at home, the LGBTQ+ community is in the crosshairs,” said David Jobin, President and CEO of The Our Fund Foundation. “Florida is ground zero for harmful policies and funding cuts that threaten our safety and future. We are deeply grateful to our donors who recognize the urgency of this moment and the need for a strong philanthropic response.”

Since its inception in 2022, the collaborative Fund has awarded more than $1.21 Million.

“Philanthropy has the power to bring people together and drive meaningful change, and we are proud to support organizations that are advancing equality and opportunity for the LGBTQ+ Community," said Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Broward. "Our role is to help amplify their impact, connecting resources with vision and leadership, so that Broward continues to grow as a place where everyone belongs and can thrive.”

The LGBTQ+ Community in Broward County

According to Gallup, as many as 120,000 Broward County residents identify as LGBTQ+. The area is home to one of the most visible LGBTQ+ communities in the country, with Wilton Manors ranking second among the highest concentrations of same-sex couples in the United States. Locally, grants from the 2026 LGBTQ+ Social Justice & Equity Fund support NonProfits serving diverse age groups and needs, while data from Equality Florida’s Safe Schools Equality Index shows that 15.7% of Florida high school students identify as LGBTQ+, including 4% of students in Broward who identify as transgender. At the same time, the community spans generations. The Stonewall Generation, now in their 70s and older, has demonstrated remarkable resilience through decades of discrimination and the AIDS crisis. By 2030, an estimated 7 million LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S. will be over age 50, according to SAGE, with many facing increased isolation as they are more likely to live alone and less likely to have children than their heterosexual peers.

The 2026 LGBTQ+ Social Justice & Equity Fund grant recipients are:

Barry University’s Rooted in Resilience: Building Healing Networks for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC providers and clients provides trauma-responsive training to strengthen LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-affirming providers serving Broward communities.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County Big Pride initiative advances social justice and equity by providing mentorship and affirming support to LGBTQ+ youth facing discrimination in Broward County.

Black LGBTQ+ Liberation (BLINC) serves South Florida’s Black LGBTQ+ Community through impactful programming and resources that empower individuals to live boldly in their truth, pursue their purpose without limits, and take control of their lives.

Equality Florida is the state’s largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s LGBTQ+ Community through advocacy, education and public policy efforts.

Keshet’s Broward County LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Belonging promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging by supporting young LGBTQ+ Jews and mobilizing for equality across Broward County.

Lucky Lightyear Foundation’s Florida BlaQ Out Pride Weekend in Wilton Manors is a national celebration of Black LGBTQ+ excellence, rooted in community, culture and the ongoing pursuit of liberation and joy.

Maven Leadership Collective is an ideas lab that builds ecosystems of support for queer and trans leaders of color and their allies, empowering them to create more just communities with greater agency, connection and belonging.

Museum of Discovery & Science Promoting an Inclusive Museum for LGBTQ+ Families fosters understanding, awareness and empathy for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ families through inclusive programming, community engagement and workforce development initiatives.

Pride Fete is America's only annual LGBTQ+ festival celebrating Caribbean food, music and culture, while supporting LGBTQ+ Caribbean initiatives year-round.

SAVE LGBTQ+ is Florida’s longest serving organization dedicated to protecting

LGBTQ+ people against discrimination.

The Humanity Project’s Humanity Club/Anti-bullying Through The Arts: Teaching and Reaching Student Equality combats school bullying through the arts, fostering self-worth, equality and respect among LGBTQ+ students and their peers.

TransEd GED Certification Program and Higher Education Scholarship Program is dedicated to empowering transgender and non-binary young adults by providing GED Certification resources and annual scholarships that expand access to higher education and future opportunities, Ujima Men’s Collective is a collective of Black same gender loving men who will educate, inform, encourage, and advocate for themselves and the greater community.

Each NonProfit grantee was thoroughly vetted by a joint selection committee and received a grant of between $15,000 and $35,000.

Support for the 2026 LGBTQ+ Social Justice & Equity Grants were provided by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: The Charles L. Ross Fund, LGBTQ Community Impact Fund, Richard Frisby and Edward Burkhart Fund and Mary N. Porter Community Impact Fund and at The Our Fund Foundation: The Bill Beaton & Ted Emery Charitable Fund; The Paul Fasana Charitable Fund; The Fasana Education Fund and The Jack W. Huizenga Fund.

About 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: www.theourfund.org. Or call: (954) 565-1090.

About Community Foundation of Broward

Founded in 1984, the Community Foundation of Broward partners with families, individuals and organizations to create personalized charitable funds that deliver game-changing philanthropic impact. 590 charitable funds represent $330 Million in assets, distributing more than $215 Million in grants over the past 40 years. The Community Foundation transforms our community through focused leadership that fosters collaboration, builds endowment, advances equity and connects people who care to causes that matter. The Foundation empowers visionaries, innovators and doers to create the change they want to see in the community we love. Visit: www.cfbroward.org.

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