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LGBTQ+

HERITAGE ALLIANCE

2025

GRANT PROGRAM

Nation’s First Grant Program to Document and Raise Awareness of LGBTQ+ Historic Sites

The LGBTQ+ Heritage Alliance is proud to administer the first nationwide grant program dedicated to places related to LGBTQ+ culture and heritage. This initiative will help researchers, historians, and anyone else with an interest in preserving LGBTQ+ culture fill gaps in the historical narrative and allow teaching the full and complex history of the United States.

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This grant program will fund initiatives to document historic places connected to the LGBTQ+ community. Grants will support efforts that advance the recognition, preservation, and interpretation of historic sites related to LGBTQ+ communities in the United States and its territories. 

 

This new opportunity will award grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to individuals, not-for-profits, and those with fiscal sponsors. This opportunity is only available to applicants in the United States or its territories. 

 

Please review the guidelines below to ensure your potential effort is eligible for funding.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • $75,000 available funding for grants ranging from $500 to $5,000

  • For research, recognition, interpretation, and archival projects supporting places with LGBTQ+ significance. 

  • Fall 2025 - Summer 2027 Grant Period

  • Letter of Intent Deadline: Monday, July 21 at 11:59 pm EST

Grant Guidelines

  • National LGBTQ+ Survey and Network
    Since the 1990s, multiple efforts have conveyed LGBTQ+ history through historic sites across the United States. The LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey was conducted in Fall 2023 to identify these efforts with the goal of developing an informal national network. The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project took the lead in catalyzing these efforts, retaining consultants, developing and working with a committee, and safeguarding the information. This work was funded by a grant from the Mellon Foundation. LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey Report LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Focus Groups Summary Report National efforts identified through the survey (searchable database)
  • LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History
    Edited by Megan E. Springate, this theme study was removed from the National Park Service website in 2025. Hosted by OutHistory. LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History
  • The Pride Guide: An Interactive Workbook For Exploring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer History And Places
    This workbook includes questions and activities to promote discussion of each chapter in the LGBTQ America Theme Study. It was published by the National Park Service in 2019 and removed from their website in 2025. Hosted on OutHistory. The Pride Guide
  • Other Guides & Maps
    Marching for Pride: The Basics Stonewall: The Basics Stonewall: Lo Básico (en español) A Guide to Lesbian & Gay New York Historical Landmarks (Organization of Lesbian and Gay Architects + Designers; 1994) LGBT History Tour, Greenwich Village, NYC (National Parks Conservation Association; 2017) Tour de Sitios Históricos LGBT, Greenwich Village, Nueva York (en español)
  • National LGBTQ+ Survey and Network
    Since the 1990s, multiple efforts have conveyed LGBTQ+ history through historic sites across the United States. The LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey was conducted in Fall 2023 to identify these efforts with the goal of developing an informal national network. The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project took the lead in catalyzing these efforts, retaining consultants, developing and working with a committee, and safeguarding the information. This work was funded by a grant from the Mellon Foundation. LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey Report LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Focus Groups Summary Report National efforts identified through the survey (searchable database)
  • LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History
    Edited by Megan E. Springate, this theme study was removed from the National Park Service website in 2025. Hosted by OutHistory. LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History
  • The Pride Guide: An Interactive Workbook For Exploring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer History And Places
    This workbook includes questions and activities to promote discussion of each chapter in the LGBTQ America Theme Study. It was published by the National Park Service in 2019 and removed from their website in 2025. Hosted on OutHistory. The Pride Guide
  • Other Guides & Maps
    Marching for Pride: The Basics Stonewall: The Basics Stonewall: Lo Básico (en español) A Guide to Lesbian & Gay New York Historical Landmarks (Organization of Lesbian and Gay Architects + Designers; 1994) LGBT History Tour, Greenwich Village, NYC (National Parks Conservation Association; 2017) Tour de Sitios Históricos LGBT, Greenwich Village, Nueva York (en español)
  • National LGBTQ+ Survey and Network
    Since the 1990s, multiple efforts have conveyed LGBTQ+ history through historic sites across the United States. The LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey was conducted in Fall 2023 to identify these efforts with the goal of developing an informal national network. The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project took the lead in catalyzing these efforts, retaining consultants, developing and working with a committee, and safeguarding the information. This work was funded by a grant from the Mellon Foundation. LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey Report LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Focus Groups Summary Report National efforts identified through the survey (searchable database)
  • LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History
    Edited by Megan E. Springate, this theme study was removed from the National Park Service website in 2025. Hosted by OutHistory. LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History
  • The Pride Guide: An Interactive Workbook For Exploring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer History And Places
    This workbook includes questions and activities to promote discussion of each chapter in the LGBTQ America Theme Study. It was published by the National Park Service in 2019 and removed from their website in 2025. Hosted on OutHistory. The Pride Guide
  • Other Guides & Maps
    Marching for Pride: The Basics Stonewall: The Basics Stonewall: Lo Básico (en español) A Guide to Lesbian & Gay New York Historical Landmarks (Organization of Lesbian and Gay Architects + Designers; 1994) LGBT History Tour, Greenwich Village, NYC (National Parks Conservation Association; 2017) Tour de Sitios Históricos LGBT, Greenwich Village, Nueva York (en español)
  • National LGBTQ+ Survey and Network
    Since the 1990s, multiple efforts have conveyed LGBTQ+ history through historic sites across the United States. The LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey was conducted in Fall 2023 to identify these efforts with the goal of developing an informal national network. The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project took the lead in catalyzing these efforts, retaining consultants, developing and working with a committee, and safeguarding the information. This work was funded by a grant from the Mellon Foundation. LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey Report LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Focus Groups Summary Report National efforts identified through the survey (searchable database)
  • LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History
    Edited by Megan E. Springate, this theme study was removed from the National Park Service website in 2025. Hosted by OutHistory. LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History
  • The Pride Guide: An Interactive Workbook For Exploring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer History And Places
    This workbook includes questions and activities to promote discussion of each chapter in the LGBTQ America Theme Study. It was published by the National Park Service in 2019 and removed from their website in 2025. Hosted on OutHistory. The Pride Guide
  • Other Guides & Maps
    Marching for Pride: The Basics Stonewall: The Basics Stonewall: Lo Básico (en español) A Guide to Lesbian & Gay New York Historical Landmarks (Organization of Lesbian and Gay Architects + Designers; 1994) LGBT History Tour, Greenwich Village, NYC (National Parks Conservation Association; 2017) Tour de Sitios Históricos LGBT, Greenwich Village, Nueva York (en español)
  • National LGBTQ+ Survey and Network
    Since the 1990s, multiple efforts have conveyed LGBTQ+ history through historic sites across the United States. The LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey was conducted in Fall 2023 to identify these efforts with the goal of developing an informal national network. The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project took the lead in catalyzing these efforts, retaining consultants, developing and working with a committee, and safeguarding the information. This work was funded by a grant from the Mellon Foundation. LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey Report LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Focus Groups Summary Report National efforts identified through the survey (searchable database)
  • LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History
    Edited by Megan E. Springate, this theme study was removed from the National Park Service website in 2025. Hosted by OutHistory. LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History
  • The Pride Guide: An Interactive Workbook For Exploring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer History And Places
    This workbook includes questions and activities to promote discussion of each chapter in the LGBTQ America Theme Study. It was published by the National Park Service in 2019 and removed from their website in 2025. Hosted on OutHistory. The Pride Guide
  • Other Guides & Maps
    Marching for Pride: The Basics Stonewall: The Basics Stonewall: Lo Básico (en español) A Guide to Lesbian & Gay New York Historical Landmarks (Organization of Lesbian and Gay Architects + Designers; 1994) LGBT History Tour, Greenwich Village, NYC (National Parks Conservation Association; 2017) Tour de Sitios Históricos LGBT, Greenwich Village, Nueva York (en español)
  • National LGBTQ+ Survey and Network
    Since the 1990s, multiple efforts have conveyed LGBTQ+ history through historic sites across the United States. The LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey was conducted in Fall 2023 to identify these efforts with the goal of developing an informal national network. The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project took the lead in catalyzing these efforts, retaining consultants, developing and working with a committee, and safeguarding the information. This work was funded by a grant from the Mellon Foundation. LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey Report LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Focus Groups Summary Report National efforts identified through the survey (searchable database)
  • LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History
    Edited by Megan E. Springate, this theme study was removed from the National Park Service website in 2025. Hosted by OutHistory. LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History
  • The Pride Guide: An Interactive Workbook For Exploring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer History And Places
    This workbook includes questions and activities to promote discussion of each chapter in the LGBTQ America Theme Study. It was published by the National Park Service in 2019 and removed from their website in 2025. Hosted on OutHistory. The Pride Guide
  • Other Guides & Maps
    Marching for Pride: The Basics Stonewall: The Basics Stonewall: Lo Básico (en español) A Guide to Lesbian & Gay New York Historical Landmarks (Organization of Lesbian and Gay Architects + Designers; 1994) LGBT History Tour, Greenwich Village, NYC (National Parks Conservation Association; 2017) Tour de Sitios Históricos LGBT, Greenwich Village, Nueva York (en español)
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