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: March 28, 2025
Originally published: January 6, 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.
Deadline: March 31, 2025
The Transformative Freedom Fund
The Transformative Freedom Fund awards grants to Colorado residents with priority for older adults over 60, youth up to 24, trans women of color, those with substantial financial need, and those with struggles with safety (rural areas, lack of family/community).
Deadline: April 1, 2025
Trans Empowerment Project’s General Assistance Fund
Trans Empowerment Project’s General Assistance Fund provides urgent financial support to Two-Spirit, Trans, Intersex, and Gender Expansive (2TIGE) individuals facing immediate financial hardships. Whether it’s securing housing, affording medical care, or covering unexpected expenses, this fund is here to help.
Deadline: April 5, 2025 or until 100 applications are submitted
Nicolas Gogan Foundation
Nicolas Gogan Foundation is donating to gofundme fundraisers by trans+* individuals (ages 18+ years old) raising funding for healthcare, housing, education & professional development, and/or legal services, prioritizing those most directly impacted by the new administration.
*Trans+ is an umbrella term for anyone who does not identify with their sex assigned at birth. Non-binary, genderqueer, two-spirt, and gender-nonconforming folks are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: Rolling
The North Texas TRANSportation Network
The North Texas TRANSportation Network provides travel and relocation grants to North Texas families seeking out-of-state health care for trans and gender-expansive youth.
Deadline: Rolling
Black Trans Travel Fund (extra rolling 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.
