We are committed to strengthening our role as a central hub, supporting the technical and financial needs of our community. These efforts are designed to enhance the sustainability and effectiveness of the work of our member organizations in advancing 2SLGBTQI+ rights.

Small Grant Opportunity under the Global LGBT Decriminalization by 2030 Project

ILGA North America and the Caribbean (ILGA-NAC) in collaboration with ILGA World under the Global Equality Fund’s Global LGBT Decriminalization by 2030 project, is seeking to support LGBTQIA+ led organizations or groups as they advance the movement toward decriminalization in the Caribbean.
The sub-grants will assist LGBTQIA+ led civil society organizations to build or strengthen a more coordinated approach to campaigning, incorporating advocacy and movement building, with a focus on decriminalization of a person’s sexual orientation; gender identity and expression; and sex characteristics (SOGIESC).

Eligibility:
– LGBTQIA+ civil society organization based in the English- speaking Caribbean.
– Organization/group has been involved in or is interested in initiating LGBTQIA+ decriminalization related activities locally or regionally.
– Organization/group has undertaken LGBTQIA+ decriminalization activities and is interested in amplifying.
– Activity or project will add value to decriminalization in the Caribbean

Scope of grant:
Funding of up to $10,000USD will be provided for organizations or groups already involved in decriminalization, as well as those seeking to get involved in SOGIESC decriminalization activities. Areas of interest include:
– Research e.g. strategic litigation lessons learnt, post decriminalization next steps.
– Capacity strengthening e.g. resource mobilization, mentorship.
– Community/stakeholder engagement.
– Advocacy at the national or regional level.
*Activities beyond what has been listed will be also considered once it contributes to the LGBTI+ decriminalization landscape in the Caribbean.

The deadline for application has passed.