Funders for LGBTQ Issues is committed to our mission of increasing the scale and impact of philanthropic resources aimed at enhancing the well-being of LGBTQ communities, promoting equity, and advancing racial, economic, and gender justice. With the exponential authoritarian rise of anti-LGBTQ legislation in the few years threatening bodily autonomy and queer existence, there is no doubt we are in a crisis.
In the face of the growing anti-trans and gender-expansive backlash nationwide, Funders for LGBTQ Issues has created a resource hub for funders seeking to increase funding for TGNC communities specifically and the LGBTQ community broadly. It also collects resources for organizers seeking support and other information.
Please note that this guide is emergent, and we are adding new resources daily. Please feel free to email our Communications Team to suggest additional resources and links or to make note of updates.
LGBTQ and Gender Expansive Resources
Includes medical care and transition support, general resources such as education and awareness, community and mental health support, and legal resources.
| Organization | Geographic Focus | Population Focus | Organizations or Individuals |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLMA – Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equity | National | LGBTQ general | Individuals |
| The Center of Excellence for Transgender Health UCSF | National | TGNC | Individuals |
| LGBT National Help Center | National | LGBTQ general | Organizations |
| Trans Youth Joy Zine | National | LGBTQ general | Both |
| HRC – My Body, My Health | National | TGNC | Organizations |
| National Black Justice Coalition | National | TGNC | Organizations |
| Blackline | National | LGBTQ general | Individuals |
| Trans Lifeline | National | TGNC | Individuals |
| National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network | National | LGBTQ general | Organizations |
| BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective) |
National | LGBTQ general | Individuals |
| Keshet’s Community Mobilization | Regional/National | Jewish LGBTQ Communities | Both |
| New Moon Fund | National | Sex worker-led groups | Organizations |
| Rehab.com | National | All | Both |
Rapid Response and Emergency Funds
These rapid-response funds are largely housed at LGBTQ public foundations and grassroots groups. These resources include medical care and transition support, general resources such as education and awareness, community and mental health support, and legal resources. Donations are tax-deductible.
| Organization | Geographic Focus | Population Focus | Organizations or Individuals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campaign for Southern Equality | U.S. South | TGNC (Families) | Both |
| Black Trans Travel Fund | National | TGNC | Individuals |
| Urgent Action Fund | National | LGBTQ general | Organizations |
| Dignity For All | National | LGBTQ general | Both |
| Emergent Fund | National | LGBTQ general | Individuals |
| Contigo Fund | Central Florida | LGBTQ general (priority for trans communities, undocumented immigrants, and people of color)Individuals | Organizations |
| P Fund | Upper Midwest | LGBTQ general | Organizations |
| Queer Mobilization Fund at Southern Vision Alliance | U.S. Southeast, North Carolina priority | Queer and Transgender people of color | Organizations |
Political Progression and Anti-Trans Legislative Tracking
Resources and bill/legislation tracking that helps inform affected people about current and ongoing attacks and political climate involving LGBTQI communities throughout the U.S. and internationally.
| Organization | Geographic Focus | Population Focus | Organizations or Individuals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers for Good | National | All | Both |
| Trans Formations Project | National | TGNC | Both |
| MAP Medical Care Bans | National | All | Both |
| ACLU | National | LGBTQ general | Both |