Innovation Small Grants

Background
In 2024, we launched our flagship initiative, the Innovation Small Grants for trans-led groups advancing health, rights, and self-determination across Africa. In its first iteration, we awarded four grassroot, trans-led organisations with USD$3000 each to support projects advancing trans health, access to rights, and self-determination within trans communities.

Following the incredible response to the call for proposals and success of the funded projects, we hope to continue and grow the initiative.
Objective
In 2024, we launched our flagship initiative, the Innovation Small Grants for trans-led groups advancing health, rights, and self-determination across Africa. In its first iteration, we awarded four grassroot, trans-led organisations with USD$3000 each to support projects advancing trans health, access to rights, and self-determination within trans communities.

Following the incredible response to the call for proposals and success of the funded projects, we hope to continue and grow the initiative.
Eligible Focus Areas

Projects should focus on at least one of the following areas:

  • Trans Health: Improving access to healthcare services, including mental health, hormone replacement therapy, HIV care, and sexual and reproductive health services for trans individuals.
  • Access to Rights: Promoting legal recognition of gender identity, advocacy for gender-afirming policies, and combating discrimination based on gender identity and expression.
  • Policy Change: Advocating for and implementing policies that protect and promote trans rights and health.
  • Self-Determination: Empowering trans individuals to make informed decisions about their bodies, identities, and lives.
Grant Amount
Successful applicants will receive a grant of up to $3,000 USD to support their proposed project.

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