Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders

Grants Awarded

  • $200,000 2015

    To pursue litigation to secure and defend marriage equality in all 50 states and protect gay couples from discrimination. $200,000

  • $49,000 2015

    To develop organizational leadership and a strategic plan for the next phase in the movement for LGBT and racial equity. $49,000

  • $500 2014

  • $80,000 2014

    To provide assistance in marriage equality lawsuits being litigated by private attorneys. $80,000

  • $150,000 2013

    To coordinate a national engagement campaign to maintain momentum within the gay community around equal rights, including the freedom to marry, and to plan for the future. $150,000

  • $43,000 2013

    To strengthen board and staff leadership through an executive transition. $43,000

  • $80,000 2013

    To challenge federal discrimination against legally married gay and lesbian couples. $80,000

  • $100,000 2012

    To challenge federal discrimination against legally married gay and lesbian couples. $100,000

  • $48,000 2012

    To build the board and staff capacity to support the transition of the longtime executive director. $48,000

  • $75,000 2011

    To challenge federal discrimination against legally married gay and lesbian couples. $75,000

  • $45,000 2010

    For strategic planning for the organization's next phase of growth and for succession planning. $45,000

  • $75,000 2010

    To challenge federal discrimination against same-sex couples and prepare for implementation of the Employment Nondiscrimination Act. $75,000