Recognizing Leadership. Supporting Impact.

Rainbow Advocacy’s Grants & Awards programs celebrate individuals, organizations, educators, artists, advocates, and community leaders whose work inspires positive change and strengthens communities.

Through recognition, support, and collaboration, we seek to encourage creativity, leadership, compassion, and service while advancing dignity, visibility, and human rights.

Our Purpose

We believe meaningful change happens when people are empowered to share their talents, tell their stories, support one another, and contribute to their communities.

Our Grants & Awards programs help recognize achievement, encourage participation, and support initiatives that make a difference.

Troy Perry Legacy Awards

Named in honor of Rev. Troy D. Perry, a pioneering LGBTQIA+ civil rights leader and founder of Metropolitan Community Churches, the Troy Perry Legacy Awards recognize individuals and organizations whose work reflects courage, leadership, service, compassion, and a commitment to equality.

Award recipients represent a diverse range of fields, including community service, education, advocacy, arts and culture, media, philanthropy, and human rights.

Legacy Grants

Rainbow Advocacy’s Legacy Grants support projects, programs, and initiatives that strengthen communities and advance our mission.

Grant-supported efforts may include:

• Arts and cultural projects

• Educational initiatives

• Storytelling and media programs

• Community engagement activities

• Human rights and advocacy efforts

• Youth-focused programs

Areas of Impact

Arts & Culture

Supporting creative expression that inspires understanding, preserves history, and strengthens community.

Education

Encouraging learning, dialogue, leadership development, and civic engagement.

Human Rights

Advancing dignity, equality, inclusion, and opportunity for all people.

Community Building

Creating opportunities for connection, collaboration, and positive social impact.

Partnerships

Many of our grants and awards are made possible through partnerships with nonprofit organizations, community groups, educational institutions, businesses, foundations, and individual supporters.

We welcome opportunities to collaborate with organizations that share our commitment to service, education, creativity, and human rights.

Looking Ahead

As Rainbow Advocacy continues to grow, our Grants & Awards programs will expand opportunities to recognize leadership, support innovation, and encourage community participation.

Together, we can help ensure that promising ideas, meaningful projects, and dedicated individuals receive the recognition and support they deserve.

Get Involved

Whether you are an individual, organization, educator, artist, advocate, sponsor, or community leader, we invite you to join us in celebrating achievement and supporting positive change.

Because every act of service, creativity, and leadership has the power to inspire others.