on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. (D) Ending explicit and implicit forms of discrimination in the workplace, housing, education, and other public institutions or services. (E) Building community awareness and support for the human rights of LGBTQI persons. (2) Contributions The Secretary may accept financial and technical contributions from corporations, bilateral donors, foundations, nongovernmental organizations, and other entities supporting the outcomes described in paragraph (1), through the Global Equality Fund. (3) Prioritization In providing assistance through the Global Equality Fund, the Secretary shall ensure due consideration and appropriate prioritization of assistance to groups that have historically been excluded from programs undertaken for the outcomes described in paragraph (1). (c) LGBTQI global development partnership The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall establish a partnership, to be known as the LGBTQI Global Development Partnership , to leverage the financial and technical contributions of corporations, bilateral donors, foundations, nongovernmental organizations, and universities to support the human rights and development of LGBTQI persons around the world by supporting programs, projects, and activities for the following purposes: (1) To strengthen the capacity of LGBTQI leaders and civil society organizations. (2) To train LGBTQI leaders to effectively participate in democratic processes and lead civil institutions. (3) To conduct research to inform national, regional, or global policies and programs. (4) To promote inclusive development, including economic empowerment through enhanced LGBTQI entrepreneurship and business development. (d) Consultation In coordinating programs, projects, and activities through the Global Equality Fund or the Global Development Partnership, the Secretary of State shall consult, as appropriate, with the Administrator of the