This list was originally compiled for a conference presentation about funding issues for gay and lesbian artists.  The organizations on this list have all funded gay and lesbian projects in the past. Organizations that focus on gay and lesbian issues have asterisks next to their names.

Astraea National Lesbian Action Foundation*

Grants:
Up to $10,000; most $2,000-$5,000

Frameline Film/Video Completion Fund*

Grants:
Up to $5,000

Uncommon Legacy Foundation*

Note: this foundation no longer exists.

Local, regional, and national groups.  Also administers
a scholarship program ($1,000).
Grants:
Average $2,500

David Bohnett Foundation*

Positive media portrayals of lesbians and gays

Grants:
$10,000-$500,000

Pridelights Foundation*

Massachusetts only.

Grants:
Average $1,800

Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media

Note: this fund no longer exists.

Grants:
Up to $15,000; most $3,000-$6,000

Dade Human Rights Foundation*

Note: this foundation no longer exists.

Dade County, Florida only.

Grants:
Average $2,500

Equity Foundation*

Oregon only. Also offers a scholarship program.

Grants:
Average $1,500

Samara Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation*

Vermont only. Also has a scholarship program

Grants:
$500-$5000

Open Meadows Foundation

Grants:
Up to $2,000

The Hermes Foundation

Grants:
Up to $1,000

Shefa Fund*

Jewish Community Activism on Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Issues