Since its founding, the Gay Community Endowment Fund has invested nearly $530,000 into local causes that change the lives of LGBTQ+ people in our community. Recent grants have educated court advocates about same-sex parenting, funded support groups for LGBTQ+ senior citizens, and provided housing for homeless LGBTQ+ teens.
GCEF is a member of Funders for LGBTQ Issues, a network of more than 75 foundations, corporations and funding institutions that work to increase the scale and impact of philanthropic resources aimed at enhancing the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities; promoting equity; and advancing racial, economic and gender justice.
Nonprofits interested in applying for a grant from the Gay Community Endowment Fund can find deadlines and other important information on our Issue-Specific Grants page.
In addition, area students can apply for a scholarship from the GCEF Scholarship Fund, which supports LGBTQ+ and allied students who live or study in Summit, Medina, Portage, Stark or Wayne counties.
Make a gift to the Gay Community Endowment Fund or read its most recent publications. You can also sign up to receive the fund’s e-newsletters.
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