Grants

Philadelphia Eagles Social Justice Fund ∫ Leonard-Litz Foundation ∫ Weyerhaeuser Foundation ∫ The Lawrence Foundation∫ Climate Ride

The Philadelphia Eagles believe there is no offseason to good citizenship

The Eagles A Fan of Change Fund was established as a result of a joint effort between the Eagles organization and our players and reflects our team’s core values of partnership and teamwork. The A Fan of Change Fund supports programs and initiatives that work to reduce barriers to opportunity, with a specific focus on:
  • Ending Gun Violence
  • Violence Interruption
  • Mental Health
  • Education
  • Youth Safety and Well-being
  • Community/Police Relations
  • Improving our criminal justice system
For 2026, special focus will be paid to support programs and nonprofits designed to reduce gun violence in Philadelphia directly and through the core areas above. If your organization would like to be considered for a grant from the Eagles A Fan of Change Fund for the 2026 season, please submit the application below no later than Friday, August 28th. Some frequently asked questions are below, if you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to the community relations team for assistance at communityrelations@philadelphiaeagles.com.

If your work supports LGBTQ+ people, we genuinely want to hear from you. Before you apply, take a few minutes to read through our mission and funding priorities so you can frame your proposal around what matters most to us. And if your work isn’t quite the right fit, don’t worry. We’ll point you toward other funders who might be a better match.

When to apply We open applications twice a year:

  • Spring Cycle: May 15 to May 30
  • Fall Cycle: September 15 to September 30

After you submit, our review team typically takes four to six weeks to complete an initial review. If approved, funds are disbursed within two to four weeks after that.

Phase 1: Submit your proposal Start by completing the grant proposal form for the program you’re applying to. Tell us about your organization, the work you’re proposing, how much funding you need, and how it will make a difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ people. Upload all the supporting documents requested.

One thing that consistently strengthens proposals: a clear, direct connection between the funding you’re asking for and a real, documented need. We’re also drawn to proposals that are specific and finite rather than broad or open-ended.

Phase 2: Review Our grant review team reads every proposal carefully to see how well it aligns with the Foundation’s mission. If your proposal doesn’t quite fit, we’ll let you know and suggest other places to look, rather than just sending a rejection.

If it moves forward, we’ll reach out to learn more. Our Trustees are genuinely curious about the people and organizations behind each application, and they often ask thoughtful questions or offer suggestions. Think of it less as a vetting process and more as a conversation about how to make the funding work as well as possible.

Phase 3: Decision Every proposal lands in one of three places:

  1. Approved. You’ll get a follow-up with your grant details, next steps, and how disbursement works.
  2. Back to you with feedback. We might suggest a few adjustments or ask for additional information before making a final call.
  3. Redirected. If the fit isn’t right, we’ll recommend funders whose priorities are closer to your work.

Ready to apply? Choose the grant program that fits your work

Community Grants Supporting nonprofit organizations improving the lives of LGBTQ+ people across the country.

Through the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund, we support U.S. and Canadian communities where we have a significant presence or business interest. These communities range from rural to metropolitan, each with unique priorities and needs. Our employees serve on local advisory committees for our Giving Fund and help develop funding priorities within seven focus areas to support their communities: affordable housing; education and youth development; environmental stewardship; human services; civic and cultural growth; workforce development; and inclusion. These focus areas provide a strong companywide framework for giving while allowing flexibility to meet specific needs in our different communities.

Through the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund, we concentrate the majority of our funding in seven focus areas:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Education and Youth Development
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Human Services
  • Civic and Cultural Growth
  • Workforce Development
  • Inclusion

To learn more about our giving focus areas, view our community grantmaking framework.

The Lawrence Foundation supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations working in environment, human services, and other areas of impact. Its December cycle opens September 1, 2026, and typically awards grants of $5,000–$10,000.

Eligible applicants may submit through the online portal when the cycle opens September 1.

Key details:
– Applicant type: U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities and certain public entities
– Geographic scope: United States
– Typical award: $5,000–$10,000
– Opens: September 1, 2026
– Deadline: October 31, 2026, at 11:59:59 p.m. CT
– Focus: Environment, human services, and other charitable purposes

Organizations should review the foundation’s current guidance, confirm fit and cycle availability, and follow all official application instructions before submitting.

Climate Ride organizes charitable biking, running, and hiking events to raise awareness and support sustainability, active transportation, and environmental causes.

Through Climate Ride’s Environmental Justice Action Grants program, grants are awarded to organizations throughout the United States that are fighting systemic racism, making progress on environmental and social justice, and providing more opportunities to experience the outdoors and sports.

Specific areas of interest include:

  • renewable energy;
  • climate policy;
  • sustainable food or farms;
  • outdoor recreation;
  • environmental law;
  • community organizing;
  • voting rights
  • watersheds;
  • sustainable transportation;
  • pollution; and,
  • BIPOC youth access to outdoor sports.

Climate Ride uses a crowd-sourced and community-based selection process. Potential grantees are nominated by members of the Climate Ride community and then decided on by a panel through ranked-choice voting. Special consideration is given to organizations led by BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and women.