TransOhio Emergency Fund
***Due to a significant increase in applications in the last month we are currently experiencing slower response times than we would prefer. We are doing everything we can to reach out to folks ASAP and get everyone the help that is needed. Thank you for your understanding with our volunteers.
About the Fund:
TransOhio’s emergency fund provides emergency assistance to trans people including transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, 2spirit, and intersex individuals and families of trans youth who are personally impacted by anti-trans laws in Ohio. (All applications will undergo a review process to determine the severity of need. )
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and grants are distributed in the order that applications are received. We will respond to applications as quickly as possible; please note that we operate as a volunteer-driven organization with constrained resources, responses may take up to two weeks. If you are in an imminently dangerous situation please email transohio@transohio.org directly. Microgrants can only be disbursed while funds are available. TransOhio reserves the right to temporarily suspend emergency fund distribution at any time. Funding is not guaranteed. All emergency fund applicants will additionally be connected with other resources as relevant.
Microgrants are provided to those transgender individuals and families of trans youth who urgently need to relocate to access care a safer and more affirming environment, and/or who are experiencing current care access issues. We understand that access to care can be affected by a variety of outside factors and will help through funds and resources as best we can with the following:
Homelessness or housing insecurity
Imminent shutoff of utilities
HRT access
Legal documents (passport, ID). Please see our legal clinic for name and gender document update microgrants. Click Here
Medical appointment transportation
Basic needs (food, safety)
Requirements:
You or a family member are transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, 2spirit, and/or intersex.
You live in Ohio.
You’re enduring financial hardship and care access problems resulting from anti-trans laws, legislation, and/or administrative rules in Ohio.
