Arcus Foundation

The Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation advancing pressing social justice and conservation issues. Specifically, Arcus works to advance LGBT equality, as well as to conserve and protect the great apes.

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<p> <strong>In 2010, 138 grants totaling<br /> more than </strong><strong>$16 million were awarded</strong><strong> to<br /> organizations working to advance<br /> social justice in the US and around the world.</strong></p>

Grants

In 2010, 138 grants totaling
more than $16 million were awarded to
organizations working to advance
social justice in the US and around the world.

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What We Support

The creation of a more just and humane world, based on diversity, equality, and fundamental respect.

 

The Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation advancing pressing social justice issues. Over the past 12 years, Arcus has worked to advance equality and social justice regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity through five program areas.

  1. International Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Rights
  2. National LGBT Rights
  3. Michigan LGBT Rights
  4. Religion and Values
  5. Racial Justice, Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
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Discrimination, social exclusion, violence and persecution adversely affect millions of individuals whose sexual orientation and gender identity are seen as nonconforming around the world. The Arcus Foundation seeks to help overcome cultural and policy obstacles that are barriers to the full acceptance, respect and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. In 2010, Arcus awarded 138 grants totaling more than $16 million to organizations working to advance social justice in the US and around the world.

Grants Awarded

Search by keyword or sort by year, location or program to view Arcus Foundation Social Justice grants awarded since 2007.

Grant Forms

Here you will find all the necessary grant forms for submitting a Letter of Inquiry or a full proposal, as well as report forms. For more information on the submission process and our Four-Step Application Process, see Apply for a Grant.

Grantee Resources

Helpful tools for Arcus grantseekers and grantees. 

  1. Arcus Grant Forms 
  2. Contact Information by Program
  3. Arcus Foundation logos 
  4. Sending us large files or photos
  5. 20 Grantwriting Tips by Cindy T. Rizzo
  6. Foundation Center's GrantSpace

New Project Financial Report Form

Please note that we have recently revised our Project Financial Report Form. Click here to see the new form.

Stories of Impact

Uniting for Social Change

Leaders from several Kalamazoo nonprofits have been given a unique opportunity to look beyond immediate needs and work for long-term change through the Arcus Foundation’s Michigan Racial and Economic Justice Initiative. Read more >>

Liberation through Religion: A Conversation with Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum’s life traces the arc of the LGBT rights movement. Today, as the rabbi of the largest LGBT synagogue in the world, she is one of the country’s preeminent religious voices for progressive values. Read more >>

 

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