TransPLUS Resource Center Grant

The Leonard Litz Foundation’s TransPLUS Resource Center was created in response to the increasing discrimination and societal challenges faced by transgender, gender nonconforming, non-binary, and intersex (TGNCNBI) individuals. Recognizing the urgent need for directed support and empowerment, the Foundation launched this initiative to provide targeted funding and resources for organizations and individuals dedicated to supporting the TGNCNBI community. The program emphasizes empowerment, unity, and safety, with an overarching philosophy that every trans life matters and that resilient love is the best response to hate. The TransPLUS Resource Center is more than a grant fund. It serves as a platform to amplify TGNCNBI voices and cultivate meaningful connections across service providers and communities nationwide. A central part of the initiative is to develop peer-support networks and facilitate communication among TGNCNBI individuals and organizations. The program also maintains a resource toolbox with regularly updated materials, hosts newsletters with updates and guidance, and supports community events and conferences. It is an integrated resource hub designed to offer both financial support and knowledge-based aid. Grant funding from TransPLUS supports a variety of sectors relevant to TGNCNBI well-being, including healthcare, housing, legal aid, religious support, and event programming. Grants are distributed through three annual funding cycles, ensuring multiple opportunities throughout the year for applicants to submit proposals. The cycles are defined as Winter (January 15 to March 15), Spring (April 15 to June 15), and Fall (October 15 to December 15), providing structured access points while supporting a continuous rhythm of engagement with community organizations. Eligibility is aimed toward organizations whose missions directly align with supporting TGNCNBI communities. While the funder does not provide exhaustive eligibility guidelines in the publicly available description, the focus on advocacy, direct services, peer-support structures, and visibility initiatives suggests that eligible applicants likely include nonprofit organizations, grassroots community groups, and entities offering targeted services to the TGNCNBI population. Potential applicants are encouraged to align their proposed work with the fund’s goals of empowerment, unity, and safety. The submission process appears to be streamlined through a public-facing application portal, accessible during the active windows for each funding cycle. While specific components required for the application are not detailed in the general overview, applicants are likely expected to provide program descriptions, organizational background, and alignment with the initiative’s core mission. Inquiries and additional resource suggestions can be directed to the official program email: [email protected]. Through the TransPLUS Resource Center, the Leonard Litz LGBTQ+ Foundation positions itself as both a funder and a convening resource. The initiative aims to support impactful programs, celebrate community leaders, and foster a safer and more inclusive society for TGNCNBI individuals across the United States. With a regular grant cycle structure and a mission rooted in responsive advocacy, the program is poised to make a sustained and meaningful difference.