2026 Grantees
In Spring 2026, WSCF distributed grants to 19 organizations serving the LGBTQIA+ community on the west side. A select group of donors stepped forward to fund this grant cycle supporting one of Community Board 4’s most historically significant populations. The grantees are making an impact in initiative areas such as the arts, community improvement, education and economic empowerment, food security, and health and wellness.
Learn more about the grant cycle here.
LGBTQIA+ Program Grantees
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Project: 24/7 drop-in center for LGBTQ+ youth without housing, offering meals, primary care, mental health services, case management, and vocational training.
Website: https://www.aliforneycenter.org
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Project: LGBTQ+-focused dementia support through webinars and monthly gatherings for people living with dementia and their companions.
Website: https://www.alzfdn.org
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Project: Two 10-week cohorts of arts-based LGBTQ+ affinity spaces for youth, culminating in a public exhibition and collective publication.
Website: https://www.art-start.org
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Project: An 18-week entrepreneurship training cohort for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals of color, combining business instruction, mentorship, and wellness.
Website: instagram.com/badaunite
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Project: An audit and restructuring of internal referral and resource directories to ensure they reflect accurate, current, and affirming care options for LGBTQ+ patients.
Website: https://www.callen-lorde.org
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Project: An eight-workshop series on Queer Tango for older adults, culminating in an interactive show with live music during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Project: Expansion of wellness programming for people living with HIV/AIDS, including health screenings, nutrition demonstrations, financial literacy workshops, and additional movement classes.
Website: https://www.gmhc.org
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Project: Outreach, engagement, and service navigation for LGBTQIA+ youth on the west side experience economic hardship, housing instability, and barriers to affirming care.
Website: https://www.hmi.org
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Project: A free annual showcase designed by and for queer Latine artists, featuring poetry, drag, music, and open mic segments.
Website: https://www.intartheatre.org
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Project: Integrated mental health care, case management, and wraparound support connecting clients to HIV services, housing, employment, insurance navigation, and legal assistance.
Website: https://www.gaycenter.org
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Project: Emerging news source with a focus on NYC’S LGBTQ+ community, published by queer journalists.
Website: https://www.lgbtqcommunitynews.nyc
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Project: Weekly hot Sunday dinner for up to 40 homeless LGBTQ+ youth, paired with wraparound support services.
Website: https://www.newalternativesnyc.org
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Project: World premiere production of “My Mother the Sun,” empowering women, trans, and gender-expansive theatre artists through the development and production of original plays.
Website: https://www.parityproductions.org
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Project: Monthly support groups of families seeking support, education, and advocacy around LGBTQ+ issues.
Website: https://www.pflagnyc.org
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Project: Weekly workshops in arts, skills development, and job readiness for LGBTQIA+ Eurasian immigrants, with monthly community gatherings and biannual public exhibitions.
Website: https://www.qaravan.org
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Project: Connecting LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers with supportive networks and direct stabilization services to help individuals transition into new communities.
Website: https://www.refugeamerica.org
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Project: Choral music performances at community venues in Chelsea, including the Hudson Guild Older Adult Center and the SAGE Edie Windsor Center.
Website: https://www.stonewallchorale.org
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Project: A monthly food pantry offering fresh produce, alongside housing services, affirming healthcare, and hygiene products.
Website: https://www.srlp.org
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Project: Bilingual health and wellness services for transgender and gender-nonconforming New Yorkers, including education, nutritional services, and mental health support.
Website: https://www.translatinanetwork.org