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Relocation Funding Sources

We do our best to keep this updated to not include groups whose funds are currently paused or not accepting applications. If you find that to be true of any items on this list, or know of any funds we should add, please let us know.

Air Travel

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If you are traveling light and are able to relocate by air (or are shipping your belongings), we may be able to arrange flights for you. Please reach out at https://tractionpnw.org/seeking-assistance/, or if you’re already in our network, talk to your Navigator about this.

Interest-free loans

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Keshet is a queer Jewish group that offers interest-free loans for queer people relocating to supportive states via its “Move to Thrive” program. You need income that would allow for repayment, and may need a cosigner/guarantor, but they can offer loans up to $10,000, interest-free.

Youth

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Trans youth and their families in impacted states can apply at https://southernequality.org/tyep/ to receive funding of $500, renewable. It’s focused on getting out-of-state medical care but may be able to be used for relocation.

Trans youth and their families are the top priority for Trans Resistance Network’s relocation support.

Misc Funding

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  • Trans Safety Emergency Fund: General purpose, funding is limited but we’ve heard they work pretty fast! “The first majorly Trans and BIPOC (Black Indigenous People Of Color) led Swiss fund”, working internationally (especially within Africa), but also North America. Recent grant activity: April 2026 for U.S. relocation.

  • Nicolas Gogan Foundation: Can provide microgrants to help fund healthcare, housing, professional development, and legal services for trans folks. Email requests@nicolasgoganfoundation.org to share an existing crowd funding effort and they may be able to contribute some funds.

  • Voix Noire: A reparations-based organization that serves the most vulnerable of Black marginalized genders and children. Resources range from groceries, reproductive wellness, COVID supplies, clean water, and a 3 month Universal Basic Income program for low-income applicants. There are eligibility requirements, and they recommend applying early.

Funding To Leave Places

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Texas: North Texan families of youth needing gender-affirming care may qualify for NTTN’s grants at https://www.northtexastransportationnetwork.org/. It’s not clear whether these funds can be used for permanent relocation, but couldn’t hurt to ask.

From Trans in the South Guide:

  • For the Gworls: For the Gworls is a Black, trans-led collective that fundraises money to help Black transgender people pay for their rent, gender-affirming surgeries, smaller co-pays for medicines/doctor’s visits, and travel assistance.
  • Dem Bois Inc.: Dem Bois Inc. provides financial assistance to trans men of color who do not have the financial resources to receive the transition care that they need. They offer grants for gender-affirming surgery to FTM transgender and/or transmasculine people of color who could not otherwise afford surgery.

Funding By Destination

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Eugene, OR
- Cascades Community Placement Services provides relocation assistance for people moving to Eugene, Oregon or the Pacific Northwest in general.

Portland, OR:

Seattle, WA:

  • Gender Justice League’s Community Security Program provides relocation assistance to trans victims of gender-based violence and crime, with a focus on BIPOC communities. https://www.genderjusticeleague.org/csp/

New York City:
The Okra Project: A mutual aid collective that focuses on supporting Black trans people. Offers one or two mutual aid programs each quarter, so it’s a good idea to check-in regularly. They have an NYC Rental Assistance fund that opens periodically, but also offer Winter Utility assistance