Sapphics in the City | A Las Vegas Sapphic Collective

About the fund

Why SASSI Exists

The SASSI Fund was created to ensure that sapphic dreams, talent, leadership, and community impact are not left unsupported. Through scholarships, grants, internships, and advancement opportunities, we seek to reduce barriers and invest in the next generation of leaders.

The Four Funding Pillars

Investing in the people and ideas that strengthen our community, because thriving requires more than one path.

Education

Supporting educational pathways and lifelong learning by helping remove barriers to academic and professional growth.

Scholarships

Certifications & Training

Continuing Education

Social Impact

Investing in sapphic-led ideas and initiatives that strengthen, heal, and transform our community.

Community Projects

Advocacy & Wellness

Microgrants

Leadership

Creating opportunities for mentorship, professional experience, and leadership development for emerging sapphic leaders.

Internships

Mentorship

Career Development

Opportunity

Helping individuals pursue conferences, certifications, and experiences that open doors and expand possibilities.

Conferences & Workshops

Professional Growth

Career Advancement

Apply to the SASSI Fund

The SASSI Fund was created to help remove barriers to education, leadership development, creative growth, and community opportunity for sapphic and LGBTQ+ individuals throughout the Las Vegas area.

Who is Eligible for the Fund?

Sapphics in the Las Vegas area pursuing education, leadership, creative growth, and community impact.

Application Requirements

Personal statement, community impact question, funding use question, and optional creative submissions.

Priority Considerations

First-generation students, adult learners, caregivers, QTBIPOC sapphics, and those facing structural barriers.

Sponsorship Tiers

Become a Sponsor

The SASSI Fund is powered by individuals, businesses, and community partners who believe that sapphic dreams, talent, and leadership deserve investment. By sponsoring the SASSI Fund, you help remove barriers to education, leadership development, creative growth, and community opportunity for sapphics throughout the Las Vegas area.

Your support helps fund scholarships, social impact initiatives, internship opportunities, and professional development programs that strengthen both individuals and the broader community. Together, we are creating pathways for learning, leadership, and lasting impact because thriving requires more than one path.

Access Sponsor

Expands access to community programming.

$

500


  • Recognition includes a social media thank you and website recognition.
Become a Sponsor

Community Sponsor

Strengthens year-round community impact.

$

1,500


  • Recognition includes all Access Sponsor benefits
  • Logo placement on select materials
  • Event acknowledgement
Become a Sponsor

SASSI Sponsor

Invests directly into future leaders

$

3,000


  • Recognition includes all Community Sponsor benefits
  • Recognition as the Scholarship Fund Sponsor
  • Recognition on scholarship application and promotional materials
  • Recognition during scholarship award announcements
  • Dedicated social media spotlight highlighting your investment in future leaders
Become a Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor

Powers community programming and educational opportunity

$

5,000+


  • Recognition includes all SASSI Sponsor benefits
  • Premier logo placement on promotional materials
  • Featured placement on the SCLV website
  • Recognition as a Presenting Sponsor across major initiatives and campaigns
  • Dedicated partnership spotlight on social media and in the newsletter
Become a Sponsor

Sapphics in the City | A Las Vegas Sapphic Collective is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to the SASSI Fund may be tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

EIN: 41-5098590

Education must not be sacrificed at the altar of profit

Angela Davis

Custom Giving.

Interested in establishing a scholarship, sponsoring a specific initiative, or making a larger gift?