Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice

Grant Details
Does the grantmaker accept LOI’s/proposals?: 
YES
Average Grant Size: 
$9,000
Program Funding Area: 
Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy, Social Justice
Geographic Funding Focus: 
International
National
Populations Served: 
African-American
Asian-American
Children & Youth
Disabled
Elderly
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender
Homeless
Immigrants
Latino/Hispanic
Low Income
Native American
Women & Girls

Mission/Giving Statement: The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice works for social, racial and economic justice in the U.S. and interantionally. Its grantmaking and philanthropic advocacy programs help lesbians and allied communities challenge oppression and claim their human rights.

Grantmaking Program Areas: Emergency Fund; Movement Resource Fund

Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions:

Emergency Fund: Astraea’s Emergency Fund is a rapid-response grantmaking mechanism, providing timely support for organizations to address urgent and strategic political opportunities and crises affecting LGBTI communities.

Movement Resource Fund: Astraea’s Movement Resource Fund provides grants to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of LGBTI organizations to engage in movement building work. Grants are generally provided in three areas: Technical Assistance, Travel/Peer-to-Peer Learning and Historic Convenings.

Type of Funding/Funding Restrictions: Astraea makes US and International grants to both organizations and individuals. Although any organization that fits the funding criteria may apply, Astraea prioritizes its current grantee partners.

Application Instructions: Send one one page inquiries via email.

Best Method of Contact: 
Letter of Inquiry
Organization Contact Information
Mailing Address: 
116 East 16th Street, 7th Floor
New York
New York
10003
Phone: 
(212) 529-8021
Fax: 
(212) 982-3321
Email: 
info[at]astraeafoundation[dot]org
Primary Contact Name: 
Namita Chad
Title: 
Emergency/Movement Resource Fund Program Officer
Primary Contact Email: 
nchad[at]astraeafoundation[dot]org
Verified by Grantmaker: 
Yes