International Trans Fund
Overview
The ITF funds trans-led groups working to benefit the trans community and contributing to trans movement building. Your group does not need to be registered to apply for funding.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding groups must be meet the following criteria:
- Trans led; (1) Trans people are in decision-making roles, including setting the organization’s strategic and financial priorities and (2) Trans people make up 75% of the group’s staff, and Board, spokespeople, and/or decision-making body. If not, groups must demonstrate how trans people make budget, organizational and strategic decisions.
- Operating budget under $100,000.
- Group of people (i.e. Not an individual).
- The main focus of work is to benefit the trans community.
- Contributes to movement building, not just providing direct services.
Priorities
The ITF priorities in this funding cycle are to:
- Fund a diverse collection of groups, inclusive of various identities, strategies and issues, languages and regions.
- Reach trans communities facing greater levels of marginalization (e.g. racism, classism, ageism, ableism, misogyny and so on).
- Support trans-led organizations who work intersectionally and whose work contributes to social and economic justice, trans movement building and the liberation of trans people.
Activities
The ITF supports a wide range of movement building activities, which can include awareness raising events, direct action, educational seminars, trainings, support groups, media projects, political advocacy, resource development, art and activism collaborations, community-based research, community spaces, skills sharing courses, leadership or personal development programs, educational campaigns, demonstrations, mobilizing communities and many other activities. They are happy to support creative and innovative activities not listed above.
Grant Types
The ITF has two grant types:
SEED Grant (1-year):
General support and/or project grant.
For organizations not previously funded by the ITF.
Grant amounts: $10,000 to $25,000 USD/year.
THRIVE Grant (1-year):
General support grant.
Exclusively for trans-led organizations previously funded by ITF in good standing.
Grant amounts: $25,000 to $50,000 USD/year.