Horizons seeks event sponsorship opportunities of up to $5,000 from larger LGBTQ organizations that deliver effective programs to serve or empower the diverse LGBTQ community. The purpose of the sponsorship program is to support events focused on fundraising and engaging the LGBTQ community within the nine counties of the SF Bay Area.
This program is not currently accepting applications due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but has plans to resume in early 2021. Sign up to receive updates about future funding opportunities.
The LGBTQ Community Event Sponsorship Program is open to organizations with budgets over $1 million, as well as organizations with smaller budgets in special anniversary years.
Evaluation Criteria

Engagement
Engage the LGBTQ community in alignment with Horizons' mission.

Fundraising
Use intentional strategies to increase giving.

INCLUSIVITY
Be appropriately inclusive of the LGBTQ community in your work.

measurement
Have goals and a plan for measuring success.
Eligibility
Proposal Process
1. REad guidelines and Download application
Read our guidelines for full eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria. Save the application as "“insert your organization name 2019 Sponsorship Application" (e.g. “LGBTQ Inc 2019 Sponsorship Application).
2. Complete Proposal
Use Adobe Acrobat Reader, not Apple's Preview application, to open the application. Click "Highlight Existing Fields" to see the text boxes for entering the necessary information. Save the application once it is complete. You do not have to complete the proposal all at once — you may save the application and return to it.
3. Submit Proposal
Do not click on the "Submit Form" button or print and scan the application. Instead, send the PDF to grants [at] horizonsfoundation.org with "“insert your organization name 2019 Sponsorship Application” in the subject line. Include as separate attachments a signed Nondiscrimination Form, most recent audit or Form 990, and 501(c)3 determination letter. Please do not include any other materials.
4. proposal Review and Notification
The grant proposal contact on your application will receive a confirmation email within three business days of your application submission. Horizons' staff will review applications and make final funding decisions. You will receive a funding decision within four weeks of submitting your application.
Questions? Interested in discussing a potential proposal? Contact us at grants [at] horizonsfoundation.org.