San Diego Pride’s impact is made possible by a community that shows up with generosity, care, and purpose. Because of your support, our work extends far beyond celebration, empowering grassroots LGBTQIA+ organizations locally, nationally, and globally. We are honored to share the recipients of our CY2026 Community Grants, representing more than $70,000 invested in community-led change.
San Diego Pride’s annual Community Grants are awarded through a community-led process: every application was reviewed and scored by a panel of volunteer community leaders and advocates, reflective of the priority demographics outlined in our application process. This ensures the funding awarded is informed and guided by the voices of our community.
Together, we are supporting 26 LGBTQIA+-serving organizations advancing safety, advocacy, cultural power, healing, and liberation for the queer and trans movement locally and globally. Please join us in celebrating and supporting:
‘ataaxum PomkwaanSupporting Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ people through cultural reclamation, healing practices, and community-led care rooted in ancestral knowledge.
Casa de Luz Providing shelter, meals, legal navigation, and holistic support for LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees in San Diego.
Colectivo Viva Vivo Binacional Advancing LGBTQIA+ health equity and access to care through binational education, outreach, and cross-border community support between San Diego and Tijuana.
Lambda Archives of San Diego Preserving, protecting, and amplifying LGBTQIA+ history through archival access, education, and intergenerational storytelling.
Lambda Rising Soccer Club Creating inclusive, affirming athletic spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth and adults through community-centered sports programming.
OrganizacionTransgenero2000.org Delivering culturally responsive advocacy, direct services, and leadership development for transgender and gender-diverse communities.
Proyecto Translatinas Supporting trans and gender-nonconforming Latinx migrants through mutual aid, housing assistance, health navigation, and community empowerment.
Rainbow Spaces Creating affirming, youth-centered spaces and programming that foster belonging, safety, and self-expression for LGBTQIA+ young people.
T4T Empowerment, Desde un Corazón Trans Offering peer-led economic empowerment, wellness programming, and healing-centered spaces for trans and gender-diverse people.
The Queer Sol CollectiveQueer and Indigenous-led nonprofit centering queer joy, creativity, and mutual aid through community-driven art, cultural events, and resource sharing for In
VIDA Advancing safety, visibility, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating immigration systems and legal barriers.
Viet Voices Amplifying LGBTQIA+ Vietnamese and Southeast Asian voices through storytelling, community education, and advocacy.
Somos Familia (Oakland, CA) Strengthening Latinx LGBTQIA+ families through culturally rooted education, family support, and gender-justice programming.
T-Time Transgender Support (Myrtle Beach, SC) Building leadership, education, and civic engagement pathways for LGBTQIA+ people and allies.
Equality Empowerment Center (Miami, FL) Advocates for the rights of the LGBT community in Florida, providing support and resources to those facing discrimination and challenging circumstances.
United Women of the Horn (Washington D.C.) Supporting LGBTQIA+ women and gender-diverse immigrants from the Horn of Africa through healing-centered services and community support.
Casa Arcoíris LGBTQI+ Shelter and Community Center (Tijuana, MX) Providing emergency shelter, legal aid, and wrap-around support for LGBTQI+ migrants and asylum seekers facing violence and displacement.
Break Margins Africa (Kenya) Strengthening LGBTQIA+ digital safety, sexual health education, and leadership development across African communities.
Xuir Mexico(Mexico City, MX) Advancing trans-led advocacy, gender justice education, and community care through grassroots organizing in Mexico.
Health Initiative for Equal Rights(Nigeria) Delivering HIV prevention, health access, and human-rights advocacy for LGBTQIA+ people in hostile environments.
Visual Echoes for Human Rights Advocacy (Global) Using visual storytelling and media advocacy to document human-rights abuses and elevate LGBTQIA+ voices globally.
SUPPORT Foundation (Pakistan) Advancing economic stability, safety, and empowerment for transgender and gender-diverse communities.
These awards are the result of the incredible generosity and care of our volunteers, sponsors, and donors who believe that Pride is not just something we celebrate, but something we actively build together. Your time, trust, and financial support make LGBTQIA+ philanthropy possible, sustain movements, and ensure that community leads the way.
If you’re inspired by this work, we invite you to give today and help us continue investing in LGBTQIA+ communities year-round. And save the date for Fabric of Pride, our upcoming fashion show fundraiser bringing together art, fashion, and philanthropy in support of San Diego Pride’s year-round programs, including our annual Community Grants. Together, we’re turning visibility into impact and Pride into purpose!
Thank you for standing with LGBTQIA+ communities everywhere and for helping make San Diego Pride one of the most philanthropic Pride organizations in the world.
With gratitude, San Diego Pride Philanthropy
About San Diego Pride
San Diego Pride raises funds primarily through festival ticket and beverage sales, and through sponsorships, and exhibitor fees. These funds support San Diego Pride’s community philanthropy which has distributed more than $2.5 million in advancement of its mission to foster pride, equality, and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities locally, nationally, and globally.
