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Ariana Grande launches foundation, donates $125K to Trans Lifeline

7/24/2026

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Ariana Grande launched the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation in May 2026, sponsored by Entertainment Industry Foundation, to run a “Protect and Defend” legal fund for transgender youths and reproductive-rights groups.
The foundation gave Trans Lifeline $125,000 to restart its microgrants program and funded a T-shirt campaign that raised over $500,000.
The Eternal Sunshine Tour will showcase grantees on arena screens and run a sweepstakes, though no grants have been paid yet.

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Story summary

Ariana Grande launched the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation in May 2026, sponsored by Entertainment Industry Foundation, to run a “Protect and Defend” legal fund for transgender youths and reproductive-rights groups.
The foundation gave Trans Lifeline $125,000 to restart its microgrants program and funded a T-shirt campaign that raised over $500,000.
The Eternal Sunshine Tour will showcase grantees on arena screens and run a sweepstakes, though no grants have been paid yet.