Apply For A Grant

Dear ITF Community,

We are excited to announce that the 9th grant cycle is now open! This year we are continuing to accept applications exclusively through the ITF’s grants portal. This helps streamline the application process, ensuring that all submissions are managed efficiently and securely. We invite trans-led groups that are interested in applying for a grant to create a profile here. Once you have a profile, you can access the grant application. If you already have a profile simply log into your SmartSimple account and start your submission process.

The ITF is thrilled to accept written and video applications in English, French, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish.

Eligibility:
We invite applications from trans-led organizations worldwide with annual budgets below $100,000 USD. Please see the full eligibility criteria here.

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 the ITF in good standing.

    • Grant amounts: $25,000 to $50,000 USD/year.

Please note that in the grants portal you can only apply one time and for one grant type. Once you start an application you cannot switch to another grant type (e.g. from THRIVE to SEED). We strongly encourage you to read the Application Guidelines before you begin.

Application Deadline:
The deadline to apply for either a SEED or THRIVE grant is December 16, 2024, at 5 pm (ET/New York time). Please note this was extended from December 2, 2024.

Application Process:
All applications must be submitted through our grants portal. In order to access the funding application, you will need to create an organizational profile.

>>> Create organizational profile

We accept written and video applications in English, French, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish. Please select your preferred language in the top right corner of your browser.

You can access Application Guidelines here.

Support Services:
To assist you in the application process, we are hosting Application Walkthrough webinars and Q&A sessions. To register please click here.

Contact Us:
If you experience any issues in the registration or application process, do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your innovative applications and to continue supporting trans-led initiatives globally.

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