Funding Forward 2027 • Bid Form

Funding Forward is looking for its 2027 home city!
Proposals Due June 1, 2025

The annual gathering of grantmakers committed to LGBTQ issues provides an exciting opportunity for funders to connect with one another, learn from each other, coordinate efforts and maximize impact. If you are interested in submitting a bid you can review criteria and sample answers here and then submit your proposal via the form below!

We are currently seeking proposals from members, funders, and philanthropic networks to host our exciting 2027 Funding Forward in your hometown! If you are considering submitting, we encourage you to reach out to colleagues in your region to submit a proposal jointly that draws on your collective knowledge and resources.

We welcome proposals from cities across the US.

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Questions? Email Jach (cleopatra@lgbtfunders.org)

Submitter Information
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Lead member/partner submitting this proposal:

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Other Local Members/Partners
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Question 1: Area Partners
In just a few bullets, please tell us about any local members, funders, or philanthropic networks that you believe could participate in and/or support Funding Forward.

Question 2: Regional Context
In just a few bullets, please tell us about any current policy debates, interesting models, or powerful collaborations in your region that could provide interesting learnings for the LGBTQ philanthropic community.

Question 3: Travel Access + Potential Venues
In just a few bullets, please let us know about any potential venues, travel access, and other information about why your city would be a great place to host Funding Forward.

Question 4: Cultural Context + Movement Leadership
In just a few bullets, please provide some cultural context, political history, and movement leadership in this region that could inform some of our philanthropic and artistic programming.
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