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This year, we’re supporting LGBTQ+ communities with commitments to help fund and celebrate inclusive spaces that foster belonging for all.

Space to Belong

A global shutdown reaffirmed our universal need for the inclusive spaces that bring us together and celebrate belonging.

Collage of four images. One featuring a mechanic working underneath a car at Repair Revolution. Another featuring a group of nine folks wearing face masks outside of a storefront. The third of two curly-haired young people leaning close to one another. The final image of three flags flying side-by-side – the LGBTQ rainbow flag, the Black Lives Matter flag, and the transgender pride flag.

Collage of three images. One featuring a group of nine folks wearing face masks outside of a storefront. The second of two curly-haired young people leaning close to one another. The final image of three flags flying side-by-side – the LGBTQ rainbow flag, the Black Lives Matter flag, and the transgender pride flag.

“I think warmth is the most important feature we offer. Just having people come in and feel like they’re meant to be there.”

FAYE ORLOVE, FOUNDER OF JUNIOR HIGH, A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY ARTS SPACE IN GLENDALE, CA

A group of smiling and laughing young people lounge on a sofa together. One of them holds a stuffed purple unicorn. There are twinkly lights hung against the painted brick wall.

This year alone, Google.org committed $4M in cash and Ad Grants – as well as tools, training, and volunteer opportunities – to LGBTQ+ businesses and organizations affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

A diverse group of joyful people at an outdoor event wearing purple Outright Action t-shirts, waving Gay Pride rainbow flags

Supporting global LGBTQ+ communities through COVID-19

Google.org is committing 2Mincashand2M in cash and 2Mincashand1M in Ad Grants to OutRight Action International to support LGBTQ+ people most affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Google.org will also be supporting two trans-focused organizations with $500K each in Ad Grants to help them raise awareness of their work and increase access to critical resources.

Logo for the U.S. National LGBT Chamber of Commerce in gray type with multi-colored brand mark on a white background

Helping LGBTQ+ small businesses grow

Together with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and its affiliate chambers, Grow with Google is providing tools and training to help LGBTQ+ small businesses adapt and grow.

A rainbow Pride flag waves in the wind, carried down a street in a parade.

Support LGBTQ+ community spaces

After a year of isolation and hardship, many LGBTQ+ spaces and businesses are on the road to recovery. Help others discover inclusive spaces on Google Maps and Search so LGBTQ+ friendly businesses continue to grow. Visit “LGBTQ friendly” spaces near you, then share reviews and photos of the ones you love on Google Maps.

A Google Doodle illustration of gay rights activist and U.S. military vet Frank Kameny wearing a floral garland as he walks amongst the blossoming cherry trees in Washington D.C.