Queer Ledgers

A 6-month financial capacity program for queer and QTBIPOC-led nonprofits—at no cost

What is Queer Ledgers?

Queer Ledgers strengthens the financial infrastructure of queer-led and QTBIPOC-led nonprofits by increasing transparency, compliance, and decision-making capacity. It's not a workshop series—it's hands-on bookkeeping support, financial system-building, and cohort-based learning that actually prepares you for audits, budgets, and board reporting.

No cost. Real support. Community accountability.

🌈 Who Should Apply

  • Queer-led and QTBIPOC-led U.S.-based nonprofits
  • Fewer than 5 years operating
  • Annual revenue of $100,000 or less
  • Early-stage or rapidly growing
  • Lacking access to consistent accounting or financial guidance

🗓️ Program Details

  • Duration: 6 months
  • Cohort size: 5 organizations
  • Cost: Free (grant-funded)
  • Applications open: February–March 2026
  • Selections announced: May–June 2026
  • Program launch: July 2026

📚 What You Get

  • Financial systems audit and setup (QuickBooks, processes, templates)
  • Monthly bookkeeping support and technical assistance
  • Budget planning and financial policy development
  • Cohort-based workshops on compliance, reporting, and decision-making
  • Peer learning and community accountability

🎓 Graduation Criteria

To graduate, participants must meet 3 of 4 criteria:

  • Budget plan and financial policies in place
  • Clean books through the most recent month-end close
  • Documented accounting policies and procedures
  • Finance department or designated finance staff established

After graduation, organizations may transition to hourly paid services or continue independently.

What Success Looks Like

We use a light-touch, operationally-focused evaluation model. Participants demonstrate audit readiness, complete monthly reconciliations on time, understand cost allocations, and make leadership decisions based on accurate financial reports. We're not here to burden you with reporting—we're here to build capacity.

Join the Interest List

Applications for Cohort 1 open February 2026. Join our interest list and we'll notify you when applications are live.

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