Thrive Fund

Point of Pride’s Thrive Fund offers small grants to trans folks who can’t afford gender-affirming care and wellness services not covered by our other programs.

It is designed to support needs that are one-time or time-limited, though we also welcome applications for ongoing care. We give priority to requests that fill gaps in existing support systems—especially if the service or item is a prerequisite or closely connected to other gender-affirming care.

If you’re unsure whether your need qualifies, we still encourage you to apply. Our team will review your request and let you know if it falls outside of our funding scope.

You may request up to $2,500. In most cases, funds are paid directly to the provider or retailer. In rare cases where we must pay you directly, you’ll be responsible for reporting it as income to the IRS. (Please see FAQ below.) If you need more than $2,500, we’ll ask you to share the total cost and how you plan to cover the rest.

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 your care.
• Your request must be for an upcoming need that is not covered by one of Point of Pride’s other dedicated programs (surgery, HRT, permanent hair removal services, and gender-affirming garments.)
• Your request is not for transportation, housing, or emergency needs.
• For most types of support, you must be 18 or older or have permission from a parent or guardian. (The application form will let you know if this applies to your request.)

If you do not meet these requirements, we encourage you to please take a moment and complete this feedback survey. This is a new and growing program, and your input will help us improve and expand it to better serve our community in the future.

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

• Are you able to pay for your care out of pocket?
• Are you employed and able to save some money towards the care you need?
• Are you a citizen or documented immigrant?
• 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?
• Has your access to trans-inclusive healthcare remained stable, even as laws and policies have changed?

If you answered YES to 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.)

Point of Pride staff will host live "Before You Apply" info sessions to walk potential applicants through our requirements and processes, and answer questions. These are completely optional to attend and will not impact your application positively or negatively.

Register for an upcoming info session:

• Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11am ET

Or, you can watch a previously recorded session on YouTube.

Applications are accepted August 1–August 31.

Applications are only considered during the time you apply, and are not rolled over to our next period. Therefore, you are welcome to submit an application once each application period. 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 form below.

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!

Throughout this process, Point of Pride will never ask you for your banking information, account/routing numbers, PINs, or other extremely sensitive identity or financial details. Read our safety statement

• 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.
• Accessibility: We understand that some applicants may want or need extra support in completing their application. You may list someone else on the application as your liaison, translator, or support person. This person will be CC'd on all email notifications regarding your application status. (Access can be revoked at any time by the applicant by contacting Point of Pride.)
• 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.