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The Plus Collective's Programs, Projects, and Events (PPE) Grants aim to support Charlotte-area nonprofit organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community. These grants, reaching up to $25,000, encourage both LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ 501(c)(3) organizations to undertake initiatives directly or in collaboration, reflecting The Plus Collective’s vision of principle-guided activities, diversity, and community support. Entities may receive a direct grant of up to $5,000 or up to $7,500 if applying in partnership with other nonprofits. The focus is on enhancing understanding, appreciation, and inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals, cultivating leadership within this community, and engaging diverse backgrounds in organizational programs and values. The grant evaluation emphasizes impact, support for personal growth and leadership within the LGBTQ+ community, positive representation, resource utilization effectiveness, budget efficiency, diversity inclusion, clear objectives with measurable outcomes, realistic timelines, and organizational competency in executing initiatives.