Dear John —

Last year, the It Gets Better Project distributed $500,000 in grants to schools throughout the United States, putting power in the hands of LGBTQ+ students to create the world in which they want to live.

It was a massive success, so we’re doing it again.

The grant portal for year two of 50 States. 50 Grants. 5,000 Voices is now open. At a time when LGBTQ+ young people are being inappropriately dragged into political discourse, we want to support school projects that uplift and empower LGBTQ+ students.

So not only are we are awarding grants of up to $10K each to at least one middle or high school in every US state, including US territories, this year, we're adding Canada. With the introduction of It Gets Better - Youth Grants | It Gets Better - Bourse Jeunesse, grants will also be awarded to at least one middle or high school in every Canadian province and territory. That's $690,000 in grant money to schools in the U.S. and Canada.

With 50 States. 50 Grants. 5,000 Voices, we’re sending a message to any individual or institution trying to stand in the way of progress. LGBTQ+ youth have the passion and determination to drive lasting change. We want to provide the means to get them started.

So help us put money in the hands of schools that need it. Text teachers, LGBTQ+ students, parents of LGBTQ+ students — you have until March 15, 2023. And if you're submitting your own proposal and need some inspiration, take a look at what last year’s grant recipients are doing to create change in their schools.

Thanks for working with us to help make schools better.

- It Gets Better Project

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