Third Wave Fund’s Flush Transphobia Fund: Supporting the Leadership of Transgender

Deadline: 10 January 2018

Applicants are invited to apply for Third Wave Fund’s Flush Transphobia Fund which is a rapid response fund that supports the leadership of transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming youth of color and low-income youth to respond to anti-trans legislation and ballot initiatives.

This fund was created to allow trans organizers the ability to respond to immediate threats and opportunities with flexible and responsive funding.

Third Wave Fund is the only national fund that supports youth-led Gender Justice activism to advance the political power, well-being, and self determination of communities of color and low-income communities in the United States.

The Flush Transphobia Fund support

Urgent community organizing, direct action, or public marches or rallies
Legislative or ballot initiative advocacy campaigns
Town hall events or public forums
Leadership training for these activities

Funding Information

Grants can be made for up to $5,000 USD.

Eligibility Criteria

Grants for trans-led groups, nonprofits, & coalitions in the USA – regardless of 501c3 status or fiscal sponsorship – challenging anti-trans legislation
Organizations do not need a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or a fiscal sponsor to receive funding. Third Wave Fund makes this clear to strongly encourage grassroots organizations, groups, and collectives led by and for young people of color and low-income communities to apply.
Other Criteria
- Trans, Non-Binary, Gender Non-Conforming-Led: Trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming youth of color and low-income youth are designing solutions and leading actions. Applicant’s work is deeply inclusive of feminine-spectrum folks, folks of color, and youth under the age of 35.
- Project is Focused on Addressing Anti-Trans Policies: Applicant’s proposed activities specifically bring together the trans community to address existing or proposed anti-trans legislation, policies, and/or ballot initiatives.
- Timely & Urgent: States and districts where a bill or ballot initiative is likely to pass or where the introduction of the bills has likely and significant political consequences for trans communities.
- Strategic: Applicant’s proposal includes a well thought through analysis of the problem, lays out clear goals, and presents a plan that makes sense given applicant’s goals and their role as an organization or coalition.
- Organizational Need: Third Wave Fund will prioritize organizations with budgets under $500,000 and that are based in areas with limited access to philanthropic resources.