The Trans Love Fund is sponsored by We Are Family. Provides microgrants to trans identified individuals in South Carolina for medical, legal, and emergency housing costs.

Trans Love Fund — We Are Family Mental Health Assistance Program Buy A Closet Case Thrift Store Gift Card Resources for Younger Youth Downloadable Support Materials The Trans in the South Guide The Trans Love Fund application is now CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who applied — your courage and stories matter deeply. We’ll share updates when the next cycle opens.

Please scroll down to the bottom to read the Frequently Asked Questions and get all your questions answered. THE TRANS LOVE FUND IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE TRANS COMMUNITY THROUGH PROVIDING Microgrants TO TRANS IDENTIFIED INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA.

We know that the needs of members of our trans community do not begin and end with legal and healthcare costs, but we also know that these folks often face expenses in these areas that cisgender people do not. Trans people struggle disproportionately to find safe workplaces, and they are often denied access to the most basic staples in life, like warmth and shelter.

In response to these needs, WAF created a grant structure and application process that will provide funding for a full spectrum of needs for transgender people in South Carolina. The Trans Love Fund provides microgrants to trans identified individuals throughout the state for medical, legal, and emergency living expenses. Support the Trans Love Fund by completing the donation form using the button below.

Select “Trans Love Fund” under programs and your donation will help provide microgrants to transgender individuals living in South Carolina. Donate to Trans Love Fund! History of The Trans Love Fund Spirit Day 2013: featuring Laverne Cox “If I had not gotten the Lupron when I did, I don’t know what would’ve happened to me.

So thank you all, so much. Your donations are more than just money, they’re life changing. ” Jaimie , TLF Founding Recipient The Trans Love Fund was founded in October of 2013, following We Are Family’s annual Spirit Day event.

Our keynote speaker for the event was Laverne Cox, and the program was dedicated entirely to trans issues and awareness. Another speaker, a young local trans girl known as Jaimie, spoke about her struggles as her insurance company had recently stopped paying for her puberty suppressants. She spoke about the toll this took on her mental wellbeing.

After hearing this story, the Trans Love Fund (TLF) sprang into existence to gather the funds necessary to help Jaimie. Through the generosity of the Charleston community and two fundraising events, TLF raised enough money to pay for her medication for a critical 6-month period, before she found relief in a new insurance program.

Since then, the Trans Love Fund focuses on providing microgrants to trans identified and gender non-conforming individuals in South Carolina for medical, legal, and emergency expenses. It takes a village!

It is our hope that businesses in our community will join us in supporting trans lives by providing a sponsorship of $1,000 (provides microgrants to 5 individuals), $600 (provides microgrants to 3 individuals, or $200 (provides a microgrant to 1 individual). Business sponsors will receive a logo listed on this webpage, with a link to your business page. Click here to become a sponsor of the Trans Love Fund!

To secure your sponsorship, complete the donation form using the button above. Select “Trans Love Fund” under programs and type “sponsorship” in the memo. Thank You to Our TLF Funders & Sponsors who Make this Program Possible!

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com . When is the fund expected to be open? This fund will have two cycles annually, one being in the fall (Q4) and the other in the spring (Q2).

The application cycles are roughly around the first two weeks of the participating month. What happens once I submit my application? Can you summarize the entire grant process?

Once you submit your application and the application cycle closes, it is reviewed by the TLF committee. If your application is approved and you select to receive payment via Paypal, you will be contacted via phone/google voice/google meets to verify payment information.

(should take less than 5 minutes) If your application is approved and you select to receive payment via check, you will be emailed about your approval and your check will be processed. What information do I need to provide? You will have to provide your preferred name as well as your legal name (this is to help us verify identity).

Your email, phone number, primary address, and some additional demographic information is also necessary. You will be asked to share what you are requesting funds for. You can be as concise or as descriptive as you would like.

Please note that the more information we have, the easier it will be for us to evaluate each person and their financial needs. We ask that you upload a picture of your ID. If you cannot provide some of the information requested, there is an area at the end of the application to share why.

For payment through Paypal, you will have to provide your Paypal account name as well as the phone number and email linked to your Paypal account. Please note that your number/email need to be active and tied to your account so you can get notified of funds. What can I apply for funding for?

You can apply for a variety of needs. The main areas of need people request funds for include assistance with rent, groceries, healthcare bills, personal transition goals, and an overall safety net for day-to-day living expenses. Urgency can and will vary from applicant to applicant, so this should be explained in your application.

Please note, if you are 24 or younger and in need of gender-affirming gear, We Are Family does have a program that can provide such gear for you at limited or no cost. Please look at https://waf. org/tgnc-gear for more information.

When are applications reviewed? Applications are open for the first two weeks of the participating month in either the fall or spring, and will be reviewed by the TLF committee immediately after the closing of the application. The review period will depend on the number of applications, but aims to last a maximum of two months after closing the application in order to distribute funds in a timely manner.

When are payments processed? Payment process dates vary. Once your application is reviewed and approved, your payment will be processed.

If there are questions or follow up needed before your application can be approved, it will delay the processing of payment. The committee plans to process all applications within two months of closing the application, but this will also depend on the total amount of applications submitted. How will I know if my application is approved?

You will receive an email from translovefund@gmail. com sharing that your application has been approved and your payment is on the way. On the other hand, we will also send out notifications for those not approved.

Either way, you will be notified. What format are payments disbursed, and how long will it take for me to get payment?? Applicants have the option of receiving funds through Paypal or by check.

If you request the payment to be sent through Paypal, the payment will be processed within 1-2 days of application approval. If you request a check, it will be sent to your address once the application is approved. This may take up to a week for you to receive the payment.

A new application from someone who has previously received funds can be considered every six months. For example: If you received funds in October, you can apply again in April. In your application, please select "YES" for the question "Have you received funding from the Trans Love Fund before?"

Can my application be rejected? The TLF committee reserves the right to reject an application. There are various reasons as to why an application may be rejected.

The biggest factor is the limited amount of funding that the program has to offer. Providing fraudulent information is also grounds for a rejection. If you have received funding from TLF before and select "no" in response to "Have you received funding from Trans Love Fund before?

," it can be considered providing false information. Please read through the requirements, also labeled as “Who is this fund for? ” before applying to ensure you are eligible for this program.

All recipients will receive a set amount of $200 per person. We understand that many financial stressors may be bigger than the microgrant amount. Our goal is to help as many people as possible, while still distributing enough to make a moderate impact for the financial needs of the recipient.

How long will the TLF Fund be open? Who makes up the Trans Love Fund committee? The committee is made up of one We Are Family staff member and two trans/gender non-conforming community members in South Carolina.

If you are interested in being a part of the committee, please email translovefund@gmail. com . Who can I contact about the TLF?

Please reach out to our contact email, translovefund@gmail. com for any questions or concerns related to the Trans Love Fund. Due to the timing of our cycles, there may be a small delay in responses from this email address.

We appreciate your interest and patience with us! They’ve helped me find my voice and my strength. We Are Family didn’t just support me—they empowered me to live authentically.