HRT Access Fund

Point of Pride’s HRT Access Fund is a scholarship-like program that provides direct financial assistance to trans folks who cannot afford their gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy (also known as "HRT.")

In partnership with Plume, recipients will receive 12 months of:

• medical care through initial and regular telemedical visits
• 3x year lab work and monitoring through Quest Diagnostics
• 24/7 text access to our predominantly trans care team
• any medical letters you may need related to your transition
• prescription cost coverage

We have very few requirements in an effort to be as inclusive as possible:

• You identify as transgender (FTM, MTF, non-binary, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, and all other non-cis identities).
• You have financial need that prevents you from affording hormone replacement therapy.
• You are 18 years old or older at the time you apply.
• You live in one of the states Plume serves (View map).
• You are not currently on Medicare.
• If you live in CO or KY, you are not currently on Medicaid.

Important Notice:
At this time, the fund is available to individuals 18+ (19+ in Nebraska) and within the current service area of Plume. Check this map to see if Plume covers your state.

Due to state regulations, we unfortunately cannot accept applicants who live in CO or KY and are currently on Medicare or Medicaid.

Plume is available to over 90% of the US trans population* and is working to rapidly expand their services in accordance with state regulations. Individuals seeking care are encouraged to follow Plume (Facebook / Instagram) and Point of Pride (Facebook / Instagram) to see when their state is added to those served by Plume if coverage is not currently available. During the open application period, Point of Pride will be updating the form when states are added, at which point residents of any added states are encouraged to apply.

We recognize that all trans and gender expansive folks deserve access to knowledgeable and affirming care, and will continue to work towards more comprehensive coverage.

*Based on the Williams Institute survey that estimates the trans population in every state and nationally.

This program is intended to help trans folks who otherwise can not afford gender-affirming surgery. We ask that you consider your access to healthcare before applying for this grant. Here are some questions to consider:

• Do you have health insurance coverage that is trans-inclusive?
• If not, do you qualify for Medicaid? (Learn more)
• Do you live in a state whose Medicaid plans cover HRT? (Learn more)
• Are you employed and able to pay for HRT out of pocket?
• Are there nearby clinics that offer HRT with informed consent?
• Do you have reliable transportation options to access a provider?
• Do you consider yourself healthy and able-bodied (i.e., not living with a chronic or long-standing illness)?
• Do you identify as white, or do you experience white/light-skinned privilege?

If you answered YES to most of these questions, you may consider making space for our trans siblings who mostly answered NO. (Even if you answer YES to most or all of these questions, you are still eligible to apply.)

Applications are open on May 1. The deadline to apply is May 31 by 11:59pm EST. All applications must be submitted online.

1. Carefully read this page, especially our Frequently Asked Questions section.
2. Review our Instruction Packet, which walks you through each question of the application form.
3. Submit your application via the Google form.

Once the application period ends, our Board of Directors and team of Community Grantmaking Fellows (trained volunteers) evaluate each and every application received. This process is necessarily difficult and time-intensive, so thank you for your patience!

• If you are selected as a finalist, or if our reviewers determine they need additional information, you will be contacted via email 4-12 weeks following the application deadline. You may be invited to submit additional writing samples and/or participate in a brief phone or online interview.
• If you are selected as a recipient, you will be contacted via email 4-12 weeks following the application deadline. Through working with Plume, your individualized needs will be addressed by a gender-affirming provider. Part of your grant award will be paid directly to Plume for establishing medical care, initial and regular telemedical visits, 3x year lab work and monitoring through Quest Diagnostics, 24/7 text access to our predominantly trans care team, and any medical letters you may need related to your transition. Point of Pride will work with you directly to identify and cover the costs of your medication. The full details of your award will be explained in your recipient agreement.
• If you are not selected as a finalist or recipient, we will notify you via email, and you are welcome to apply again for our next application cycle. (Note: Our team stores your application materials for a full year, and we continue to pair candidates with financial assistance as we receive grants, resources, and new opportunities. You may be contacted later in the year via email. Review our Privacy Policy.)

For even more detail, this resource serves to provide complete context and clarity around our financial assistance programs, and why we have certain requirements or parameters in place.

• Privacy and safety: We know many applicants feel vulnerable in sharing their experiences, and we take this very seriously. Anything you share with us in your written responses will be kept strictly confidential and private. Recipients will have the opportunity to publicly share their stories in the way that feels safest and most affirming for them, as well as hide identifying information if preferred.
• Language: Our application is not an English test. We will not consider grammar/spelling or writing ability when reviewing your responses. Above all, please give us detailed, thorough responses so we understand your unique situation. We hope to provide full translation support in the future.
• Equity: Our organization prioritizes equity as one of our guiding principles. Your application will be assessed on the responses you provide and in accordance with this guiding principle. Point of Pride does not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, or any other identity.