5 Funds for Trans and Gender Expansive People
With a rapid increase in anti-LGBTQI+ bills plaguing our community, funding is a crucial component needed for the survival of Black queer, trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people. Learn more about 5 funds available to support trans and gender expansive people below.
Last Updated: November 2024
Originally published: January 6, 2024
Point of Pride Annual Trans Surgery Fund
Point of Pride’s Annual Trans Surgery Fund provides financial aid towards gender-affirming surgery.
Deadline: November 30, 2024
Genderbands Transition Grants
Genderbands Transition Grants offers financial assistance to individuals on the trans spectrum, including non-binary folks.
Deadline: November 30, 2024
KHJN Trans Health Surgical Grant
The Trans Health Advocacy Program, a part of Kentucky Health Justice Network, is accepting applications to support Trans Kentuckians seeking gender affirming surgeries. The only requirement for eligibility funding is that you have completed a consultation with a surgeon and are a KY resident.
Deadline: Applications for this cycle close December 2, 2024
The Southwest Virginia Trans Wellness Fund
The Southwest Virginia Trans Wellness Fund makes direct payments to trans people living in Southwest Virginia to support costs related to transition-related expenses and/or basic needs such as rent and bills. This is a quarterly fund. Applications open each year on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.
Deadline: December 31, 2024
Black Trans Travel Fund
Black Trans Travel Fund offers Black trans women based in the United States financial support to purchase an airline ticket, pay for TSA Pre-Check, to purchase a passport, or renew a passport.
Deadline: Rolling
Point of Pride’s Free Binders and Femme Shapewear
Point of Pride accepts applications for free binders and femme shapewear throughout the year.
Deadline: Rolling
Looking for more funding opportunities and gender affirming resources? Visit our Q4 resource roundup for an updated list of funding opportunities and other resources for Black queer, trans, and nonbinary people.
