In 2017, TJFP gave half a million dollars to 153 trans-led grassroots groups across the country, and we hope to give another half a million away in 2018. Applications are now open for 2018 TJFP grants! Please review the eligibility criteria and apply! Share widely and get your application in! The application is currently available in […]
Today we remember the lives and legacies of our trans and gender non-conforming family who we’ve lost this year. Let us honor all our trans and GNC ancestors who have come before us, who fought tirelessly, and paved the way for us to shine brilliantly. Today and everyday, we are reminded of the strength and beauty […]
TJFP is so honored to be receiving the Out for Impact Award from Funders for LGBTQ Issues at their 35th anniversary celebration, The Pride in Philanthropy Awards! TJFP is being recognized for our leadership supporting grassroots trans-led groups across the country, empowering transgender leaders in community-based organizations and in philanthropy, and transforming the conversation around impactful grantmaking […]
For the month of September Estrogentleman is donating $5 of every #estrogentleman or #changedman hat purchased from their Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/estrogentleman to TJFP! Check them out today!
Hey y’all! If you’re at the Philly Trans Health Conference over the next few days, come visit Trans Justice Funding Project’s booth and pick up an annual report and one of TJFP’s gold edition tote bags ($10-$25 sliding scale)! #pthc2017 #transjustice Bags not yet available online but stay tuned!
Today is Marsha P. Johnson’s Birthday! We encourage you to honor the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson’s work by supporting trans leadership! Marsha P. Johnson (August 24, 1945 – July 6, 1992) was an American activist, artist, sex worker, and liberation embodied. She lived and fought against the discriminations and abuses experienced by trans people. […]
This week over twitter, Donald Trump threatened to reinstate a ban on qualified transgender people serving in the military. His tweet, could result in the discharge of over 15,000 transgender people who are serving in the U.S. military. And it’s another attempt to distract folks from the enormous amount of harm his cabinet continues to […]
Congratulations to 2017 TJFP Grantmaking Fellow, Quentin Bell and previous grantee, The Knights of the Orchid Society on the recent opening of the Black Sheep Relief Center! “As a native of Selma, Bell felt that his connection with his hometown was what called him to open the relief center. “I felt like I had a […]
Right now in Brooklyn, a very sweet event is happening featuring amazing queer country artists! Music, delicious food and after the artists get paid, remaining proceeds will be donated to TJFP. Please come stop by if you can! Today! Another Country! 2-11pm at Littlefield This is the anti-July-4th, all-day, all-out extravaganza you’ve been waiting for! 13 amazing […]
Friday, June 23, 2017 – 2:00pm to 5:00pm Roughly six years ago while marching in the streets of Manhattan at the Trans Day of Action march, the idea of Trans Justice Funding Project was born! The birthplace of TJFP! We know it takes an incredible amount of love and work to bring our people together to […]
We are so proud to announce that after countess hours of creation, the TJFP map is finally available! It’s still a work in progress but now TJFP applicants and grantees are searchable by group name, location, focus area, and more. While we have always had a directory available on our website of the many of the brilliant […]
We are so excited to announce our final 2017 TJFP fellow, Mattee Jim! Mattee is of the Zuni People Clan and born for the Towering House People Clan, this is how she identifies herself as a Navajo Person. Mattee currently works as a Supervisor for HIV Prevention Programs for First Nations Community HealthSource in Albuquerque, […]