Our new call is now open: Lesbian Economic Power (EU&Non-EU) - Lesbian Genius Fund

The Lesbian Genius Fund is officially launching its new Call for Proposals dedicated to supporting lesbian organisations, communities and movements across Europe and Central Asia.

🗓 Deadline to apply: June 8th, 2026 at 23:59 CEST

IMPORTANT NOTE: We’ll be hosting online information sessions in the upcoming days (May 14, 18 & 19) to guide you through the process and answer your questions. Please register for the ones(s) relevant to you.

It is sufficient to join only one call, as the information provided will be the same in each session. Please read the Call for Proposals and the Application form before the call you are planning to join.

So, let’s see the calls!

💜 Lesbian Economic Power (EU), 2026

For whom: For legally registered EL*C full member organisations based in EU Member States.
For what: This call supports projects that improve lesbians’ access to decent employment and entrepreneurship while strengthening the long-term sustainability and economic resilience of lesbian-led organisations.

📅 Information sessions for the EU Call:
• May 14 at 18:00 CEST
• May 18 at 12:00 CEST

💜 Lesbian Economic Power (Non-EU), 2026

For whom: For EL*C full member organisations based outside of the EU, across Europe and Central Asia (please see the Call for Proposals for the list of eligible countries), including both registered and non-registered groups.

For what: This call includes two funding streams, and you have to choose one:

Funding Stream 1 (FS1): This Funding Stream supports projects that directly empower lesbians to access jobs or start businesses through tailored training, career support, and entrepreneurship development activities.

📅 Information sessions for the Non-EU Call, Funding Stream 1
• May 14 at 10:00 CEST
• May 19 at 12:00 CEST

Funding Stream 2 (FS2): This funding stream supports projects that help lesbian organisations create and scale income-generating business models to achieve financial autonomy and long-term sustainability.

📅 Information sessions for the Non-EU Call, Funding Stream 2
• May 14 at 12:00 CEST
• May 18 at 10:00 CEST

For any other questions, comments or concerns, email us at grants@lesbiangenius.org

And remember: this is not just funding; it’s fuel for the future of lesbian* communities and movements.