The Our Fund Foundation awarded a total of $400,00 through its 2026 Arts & Culture Fund to support 19 organizations and LGBTQ+-specific projects in Broward and Miami-Dade counties that inspire creativity, foster belonging and strengthen community through shared experiences.
This year’s grant recipients were recognized for their contributions to South Florida’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community and received awards ranging from $4,000 to $40,000 during a celebratory reception on Tuesday, October 13, at the Gray Box Theater in Wilton Manors.
The Arts & Culture Fund is fueled by The Our Fund Foundation’s endowment and its Pillars Fund, which provides multi-year operating support to established LGBTQ+-serving organizations that have demonstrated consistent impact and a long-standing partnership with the Foundation.
This year’s grant cycle was made possible through the generosity of our committed donors, with special support from the Warten Foundation, a longtime supporter of LGBTQ+ organizations and causes across South Florida. Its investment continues to help strengthen the region’s LGBTQ+ community and cultural landscape.
“Arts and culture are essential to a thriving community. They give us opportunities to see ourselves reflected, share our stories and build meaningful connections across generations,” said David Jobin, President and CEO of The Our Fund Foundation. “At a time when traditional sources of arts and culture funding are facing unprecedented challenges, this support is more important than ever. We are grateful to the donors, Legacy Society members and partners, including the Warten Foundation, whose generosity makes it possible for these organizations to continue creating, connecting and strengthening our community.”
The Our Fund Foundation also extends deep gratitude to the Bill Beaton & Ted Emery Charitable Fund, Scott Bennett, the Darden Family Fund, Erwin Mayer, The Paul Fasana Charitable Fund, Glenn Goldberg, John Green & Jeff Sacks, Richard Huitema, Larry Hyer, the Jim Laird’s Hamish Fund, Robert Lee, Chuck Loring, Joseph Quiñones, David Saylor, Barb Signer & Fran Epstein, Stephen Smith, Richard Sorian, and Steven Thornton & Bradley Coomer. Their collective commitment reflects a shared belief that investing in LGBTQ+ stories, creativity and artistic expression helps build a stronger, more connected community.
The Our Fund Foundation’s 2026 LGBTQ+ Arts & Culture Fund & Culture Fund Grant recipients include:
1. ArtsUnited
Empowering artists and uplifting community-based creativity from diverse artistic disciplines by providing platforms for education, creative expression, and professional growth.
2. Brévo Theatre
Boyhood in Bloom/Frolic! A Season of Joy. Brévo Theatre presents From Us With Love and Thoughts of a Colored Man, exploring Black masculinity and LGBTQ+ belonging through theatre
3. Broward County Film Society
Global Voices Film Series – Amplifying LGBTQ+ stories from countries where stigma, censorship, and persecution silence voices that deserve to be heard.
4. DWN4WHTVR
SuperNova is a multimedia performance event of film, dance, live music, and poetry that showcases Black queer and trans artists in South Florida.
5. Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida
Uses music as activism, uplifting the LGBTQ+ community, creating a safe and affirming space, and inspiring social change.
6. Island City Stage
A professional theater committed to engaging diverse audiences with entertaining, challenging, and inspiring productions exploring the LGBTQ+ culture.
7. Kutumba Theatre Project
Igniting Conversations: Kutumba’s 2026-2027 Season of Modern Life and Legacy Kutumba’s two-show season ignites conversations about modern life while exploring queer legacy and the systems that shape and impact LGBTQ+ lives.
8. Lesbian Thespians
Lesbian Thespians Theater 2026-2027
Providing opportunities for playwrights, directors, stage crews, and performing artists to showcase their talents within an LGBTQ+ context.
9. Miami Book Fair at Miami-Dade College
LGBTQ+ Authors Series at Miami Book Fair 2026
Presenting a wide-ranging, inclusive, and diverse selection of LGBTQ+ authors and programming at Miami Book Fair 2026.
10. O Cinema
“Queer As Cult” Film Series & OCVR Expansion. Queer as Cult is O Cinema’s year-round LGBTQ+ film series celebrating and amplifying queer stories through screenings, conversations, and experiences.
11. Out My Closet
Cambio/Changes Studio
Provides free multicultural LGBTQ arts and humanities workshops that inspire creativity, preserve stories, and build community.
12. OUTShine Film Festival
South Florida’s premier LGBTQ+ cultural arts event, recognized as a vibrant centerpiece of the region’s arts calendar.
13. Pioneer Winter Collective
An intergenerational dance-theater company celebrating queer excellence, community, and beauty beyond the mainstream.
14. Plays of Wilton
A theater company committed to producing bold, relevant, and socially conscious performances that reflect the cultural and societal dynamics of our time.
15. Pride Center at Equality Park
Arts with Pride – Celebrating LGBTQ+ lives and stories through music, film, visual art, and creative expression.
16. South Florida Pride Bands
Provides a safe and educational environment for LGBT musicians, youth, and their allies to perform quality music.
17. Stonewall National Museum, Library and Archives
Serves as a vital resource for preserving, celebrating, and sharing the rich and diverse histories of LGBTQIA+ communities.
18. Thinking Cap Theatre
A professional company that champions equality and theatrical experimentation and strives for excellence on- and offstage.
19. Visibility 365
Culture Capsule: A Living Archive of Black Trans Stories Across Generations
Culture Capsule preserves and celebrates Black transgender and gender-diverse stories through a living community archive in South Florida.