• "Giving USA 2014: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2013"
  Giving USA has released its "Giving USA 2014: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2013".  Click the link about to download a free copy of report highlights, which provides an overview of key 2013 data.

• "The Exit Interview: Perceptions on Why Black Professionals Leave Grantmaking Institutions"
  ABFE, a philanthropic partnership for black communities, has released a new report on perceptions of why black professionals leave the field of philanthropy.  The report suggests retention receive as much focus as leadership pipelines and development programs, and that retention strategies can play a key role in changing the culture of philanthropy.

• "Funding for Sex Worker Rights"
  The Red Umbrella Fund, Mama Cash, and the Open Society Foundations (OSF) Sexual Health and Rights Project (SHARP) has released an infographic on funding for sex worker rights ahead of a report they expect to release in the coming month.

• Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Heritage Initiative
  The United States Department of Interior has announced a new theme study to identify places and events associated with the story of LGBT Americans for inclusion in the parks and programs of the National Park Service.  This project is being supported by the Gill Foundation.

• American Psychological Foundation
  The Roy Scrivner Research Grants provide graduate student grants of $12,000 for empirical or applied research that encourages the study of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) family psychology and LGBT family therapy.  The deadline is November 1.

• Southern Partners Fund
  Southern Partners Fund has announced its 2014 Regular Grantmaking Cycle, which will invest in the development of rural communities across the Southeast.  The deadline is August 8, click here to apply online.

Recent Grant Award Announcements

• The LGBTQ Racial Justice Fund
  The LGBTQ Racial Justice Fund has announced $780,000 inaugural grants supporting efforts in the Southeast United States. Fund partners include the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, the Ford Foundation, the Arcus Foundation, and an anonymous donor.

• Elton John AIDS Foundation
  The Elton John AIDS Foundation has announced the first round of its 2014 grants, awarding $525,000 to 3 organizations. 

• The Charlotte Lesbian and Gay Fund
  The Charlotte Lesbian and Gay Fund at Foundation for the Carolinas has awarded $100,000 to 19 local organizations.