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: May 2024
Learn about more funds with rolling deadlines throughout the year here.
The Okra Project Black Trans Joy Fund
The Okra Project is accepting applications for the Black Trans Joy Fund, providing $200 in unrestricted funds to Black trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals for mental health related expenses.
Deadline: May 5, 2024
The Sistas Uprising Fund
The Sistas Uprising Fund will select eight BIWOC or femme-expressing POC visual artists based in the US or Canada to receive $200 microgrants. The fund is open to artists 18+ and will close once at 21 submissions. The deadline to apply is May 5, 2024. Learn more and apply here.
Deadline: May 5, 2024
The ReadyLaunch Grant
The ReadyLaunch grant is open to all female-identifying, non-binary persons and those individuals affected by gender-related issues in the realm of design. The grant is tailored to kickstart or fully launch small, executable projects in the design community. Grantees will be awarded 4 fellowships at $2000 each.
Deadline: May 8, 2024
Queer|Art’s Illumination Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists
The Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists, a $10,000 grant, supports visual artists who are self-identified Black trans women,
Deadline: June 1, 2024
Southern Healers: Southern Equality Fund
Southern Equality Fund is accepting nominations for their Southern Healers: Southern Equality Fund, a special grant round dedicated to so many of the innovative healing efforts led by LGBTQI Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Southerners. This $10,000 Southern Healers Special Grant Round will distribute grants of up to $500 to organizing efforts led by BIPOC LGBTQI Southerners. Learn more and apply here.
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 Q2 resource roundup for an updated list of funding opportunities and other resources for Black queer, trans, and nonbinary people.
