Grants

CURRENT GRANTS 2005-2006

Aid to Artisans (Hartford, CT) offers practical assistance to artisans worldwide through training and collaboration in product development, production and marketing in an environmentally sensitive and culturally respectful manner. $1,000

Grameen Foundation (Washington, DC) works in partnership with the Grameen Bank, pioneer of small loans to the poor, to fight global poverty and help poor women start self-sustaining businesses. $3,000

North Fork Women for Women Fund (Greenport, NY) provides local financial support to lesbians facing challenges in health situations, and organizes events to raise funds and build community amongst lesbians on the North Fork. Grant supports medical assistance grants, and in particular, activities of the HelpHer support committee, which provides non-emergency assistance to those who are limited or homebound by illness, injury, disability, aging or isolation. $1,000

Project Enterprise (New York, NY), modeled on the Grameen Bank, helps New York City's low-income entrepreneurs develop successful businesses and build assets through technical assistance and microcredit loans. Grant supports work with low-income people in Harlem, East New York and the Bronx. $2,000

Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (New York, NY) is an intergenerational organization dedicated to meeting the unique needs of aging GLBT people through direct services, community building and advocacy. Grant supports Fire Island trips for LGBT seniors. $1,000

Marsha Day Memorial Fund Archives 03-04

Aid to Artisans (Hartford, CT) offers practical assistance to artisan groups worldwide working in partnership to foster artistic traditions and community well-being. $2,000

Grameen Foundation (Washington, DC) works in partnership with the Grameen Bank, pioneer of small loans to the poor, to fight poverty all over the world.  Portions of the grant funded a scholarship in Marsha Day's name for female students in Bangladesh.  $3,000

Long Island Crisis Center (Bellmore, NY) provides a place for LGBTQ youth to socialize and participate in self-esteem enhancing activities. The focus of this year's program will be to create a large wall mural, raising the visibility of LGBTQ youth in the Long Island community.  $500

Project Enterprise (New York, NY) helps New York City's low-income entrepreneurs develop successful businesses and build assets.  $3,000

Senior Action in a Gay Environment (SAGE) (New York, NY) is an intergenerational and culturally diverse organization dedicated to meeting the unique needs of older lesbians and gay men. $1,000

Tomgirls! (Florence, MA) is an hour-long documentary celebrating the spirit and lives of U.S. tomgirls and featuring stories of enterprise, courage, originality, and success. $1,000

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Aid to Artisans (Hartford, CT) offers practical assistance to artisan groups worldwide working in partnership to foster artistic traditions and community well-being. $2,000

Grameen Foundation (Washington, DC) works in partnership with the Grameen Bank, pioneer of small loans to the poor, to fight poverty all over the world.  Portions of the grant funded a scholarship in Marsha Day's name for female students in Bangladesh.  $3,000

Long Island Crisis Center (Bellmore, NY) provides a place for LGBTQ youth to socialize and participate in self-esteem enhancing activities. The focus of this year's program will be to create a large wall mural, raising the visibility of LGBTQ youth in the Long Island community.  $500

Project Enterprise (New York, NY) helps New York City's low-income entrepreneurs develop successful businesses and build assets.  $3,000

Senior Action in a Gay Environment (SAGE) (New York, NY) is an intergenerational and culturally diverse organization dedicated to meeting the unique needs of older lesbians and gay men. $1,000

Tomgirls! (Florence, MA) is an hour-long documentary celebrating the spirit and lives of U.S. tomgirls and featuring stories of enterprise, courage, originality, and success. $1,000

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Aid to Artisans (Hartford, CT) offers assistance to artisans through training and collaboration in product development, production and marketing.  $1,000

Center for the Elimination of Violence in the Family (Brooklyn, NY) promotes the well being of women and children through safe shelters, advocacy, coalitions, and education.  $1,000

Fund for Women Artists (Florence, MA) increases the diversity and employment of women in theatre, film and video. $500

God's Love We Deliver (New York, NY) prepares and delivers meals to people living with HIV/AIDS who are unable to provide or prepare meals for themselves.  $1,000

Grameen Foundation (Washington, DC) works in partnership with the Grameen Bank, pioneer of small loans to the poor, to fight poverty all over the world. $1,000

Long Island Crisis Center (Bellmore, NY) provides education, outreach, and supportive services to LGBTQ youth. $1,750

National Network For Youth (Washington, DC) is dedicated to ensuring that young people can be safe and lead healthy and productive lives. $1,000

Pride Senior Network, Inc. (New York, NY) advocates and educates for the senior lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. $1,750