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Seattle Council Approves $300,000 LGBTQ+ Grants

8/13/2026

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Seattle City Council approved $300,000 from the JumpStart Fund for LGBTQ+ grants.
Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck introduced the amendment that earmarked the money for LGBTQ+ nonprofits.
The LGBTQ Commission asked Mayor Katie Wilson to declare a civil emergency over the migrant influx.
Gender Justice League, TRACTION and Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center are providing housing, transport and gender-affirming care to migrants fleeing anti-trans laws.

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Seattle City Council approved $300,000 from the JumpStart Fund for LGBTQ+ grants.
Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck introduced the amendment that earmarked the money for LGBTQ+ nonprofits.
The LGBTQ Commission asked Mayor Katie Wilson to declare a civil emergency over the migrant influx.
Gender Justice League, TRACTION and Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center are providing housing, transport and gender-affirming care to migrants fleeing anti-trans laws.