Pride Grant Application

Each year, funds raised through the Rochester Pride Parade & Festival are placed in a restricted fund to support both events. After all event-related expenses have been paid, any remaining balance may be awarded as grants to organizations that provide programs, services, and events benefiting LGBTQ+ communities throughout the Greater Rochester area.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are pleased to offer Rochester Pride grants again this year. These grants support current and future initiatives that promote the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals and communities.

To apply, please complete the application form below. If you are unsure how to answer a question, simply enter “unknown.” Incomplete answers will not automatically disqualify your application from consideration.

Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2026. After the submission period closes, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by email beginning in February 2027.

Grant recipients will be required to complete a Report of Initiative form describing how funds were used and the impact of the funded project. This report must be submitted within one year of receiving grant funding.

To download a PDF version of the application, please click the button below.

PDF APPLICATION

If you have questions, please contact Kristin Cook at 585.736.9242.

Contact Information

Organization Name *

Program Name *

Submitted By *

Name and Title, if applicable

Email *

Phone Number *

Address of Submitting Party *

1. Organization Mission/Overview

What is your organization’s mission? What populations do you serve? What are the core operations of your program? Is your organization a 501 (c)(3) or 501(c)(4)? *

2. Statement of Need

Please describe with as much detail as possible: the type of request and whether you have received a Pride grant in the past, as well as how much you received. *

Dollar Amount Requested *

Total Cost of Initiative/Project *

3. Program/Event Description

Please include number of anticipated participants and target audience of your event (i.e families, children, women, BIPOC, veterans, people with specific health conditions, specific geographic areas, LGBTQ+, etc.) *

4. Goals/Objectives

Please list: *

5. Budget Overview

Please include:

What percentage of the requested funding will be allocated to administrative costs?
What other additional funding or revenue streams are being pursued for this initiative?
Is this a one-time or an ongoing initiative? If it's ongoing, what is your plan for sustainability?

Please describe: *

If you would like to submit supporting documents, such as a budget spreadsheet, please send via email to foundation@trilliumhealth.org.

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