Arcus Foundation

Category

: LGBTQIA+

Description

The Foundation’s grantmaking focuses on two areas: gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) human rights; and conservation of the world’s great apes. The Foundation’s Gay and Lesbian Fund supports organizations working to achieve social justice that’s inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity, and race. The Fund’s emphasis on GLBT issues supports organizations, programs, and projects working in the following geographic areas: southwest Michigan and throughout the state of Michigan; nationally in the United States; internationally at the global policy level; and locally in three regions, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The Foundation’s Great Apes Fund supports organizations seeking to ensure respect and survival of great apes and their natural habitats. Grants in this Fund support organizations, programs, and projects working in the United States, in “range” states, and internationally. Letters of inquiry and invited proposals are accepted year-round. The Foundation’s board awards grants four times a year. The Board asks that all potential grant applicants contact the appropriate program officer four to six months in advance of the requested project start date in order to allow sufficient time for an invited proposal to be fully reviewed and a decision made. Additional information including the names of program officers is available on the Web site. The Foundation has offices in Michigan, New York, and the United Kingdom.


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