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: October 28, 2025
Originally published: January 6, 2024
International Trans Fund
International Trans Fund (ITF) is accepting applications for their 10th grant cycle. ITF funds trans-led groups who go beyond service delivery to build collective power, dismantle structural barriers, and strengthen sustainable infrastructures. They offer two grant opportunities: 1) SEED grants are 1-year grants for organizations that have not been funded by the ITF before. The grant amounts range from $10,000 USD to $25,000 USD and 2) THRIVE grants are 1-year grants available to ITF grantee partners that have previously held a SEED grant. The grant amounts range from $25,000 USD to $50,000 USD.
Deadline: December 1, 2025
New Disabled South Disability Fund
New Disabled South is committed to helping the disability community with one-time payments to help people impacted by not receiving SNAP. For an individual (1 person), they can receive $100 and for a household of 2 or more people at the same address, they can receive $250. Funding is first-come, first-serve until they run out of funds. One-time payments to individuals and households will be disbursed.
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.
