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: September 10, 2025
Originally published: January 6, 2024
Pride Foundation Fortitude Fund
Pride Foundation’s Fortitude Fund is a new initiative designed to provide timely, flexible resources to LGBTQ+ organizations experiencing increased, exacerbated, or new urgent needs due to the increasingly hostile socio-political landscape on the federal, state, and local levels, particularly those affecting LGBTQ+ Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) communities. To qualify, organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or have a fiscal sponsor, based in and conducting work in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and/or Washington. Grant awards range from $10,000 to $50,000 (organizations are encouraged to apply for the amount they need, whether higher or lower), but the average grant award size will likely range from $10,000 to $20,000.
Deadline: September 29, 2025 at 6PM PDT
The QTBIPOC NoN-Profit Mutual Aid Fund
The QTBIPOC NoN-Profit Mutual Aid Fund application is a lifeline for Black and Brown queer grassroots organizations who are the lifelines to resourcing our communities. This fund is seeking to fill the gaps left by institutions and funders who are pulling back their support. Organizations are able to request up to $100K. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Deadline: Rolling
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
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 Q3 resource roundup for an updated list of funding opportunities and other resources for Black queer, trans, and nonbinary people.
