About the program
Point of Pride's Thrive Fund offers small grants to trans folks who can't afford gender-affirming care and wellness services not covered by our other programs.
It is designed to support needs that are one-time or time-limited, though we also welcome applications for ongoing care. We give priority to requests that fill gaps in existing support systems—especially if the service or item is a prerequisite or closely connected to other gender-affirming care.
If you're unsure whether your need qualifies, we still encourage you to apply. Our team will review your request and let you know if it falls outside of our funding scope.
You may request up to $2,500. In most cases, funds are paid directly to the provider or retailer. In rare cases where we must pay you directly, you'll be responsible for reporting it as income to the IRS. (Please see FAQ below.) If you need more than $2,500, we'll ask you to share the total cost and how you plan to cover the rest.
xamples of the types of care can you apply for
The Thrive Fund can help cover many types of gender-affirming care and related services, including:
The purchase of gender-affirming prosthetics or wigs
The fees associated with obtaining approval towards gender-affirming care, such as letters from licensed therapists in order to access HRT or surgery
The fees associated with getting or updating passports, driver's licenses, state IDs, birth certificates, and Tribal IDs
The cost of hiring professional nursing or caregiving support following gender-affirming surgery
The purchase of at-home Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair removal devices
Waxing services or other non-permanent forms of hair removal
Vocal therapy or voice training sessions
Medical tattooing
Legal services related to healthcare needs, like adoption, marriage, wills, or other legal planning
Fertility preservation or reproductive health services, including PrEP, contraception, IUDs, and birth control implants
What this program is NOT designed for
This fund does not cover:
Surgery (Instead, please learn more about our Annual Trans Surgery Fund.)
HRT telehealth memberships, copays for doctors visits or medication, and labwork (Instead, please learn more about our HRT Access Fund.)
Permanent hair removal services with a licensed service provider (Instead, please learn more about our Electrolysis Support Fund.)
The purchase of a chest binder (Instead, please submit a request through our free chest binder program.)
The purchase of a tucking garment/gaff (Instead, please submit a request through our free femme shapewear program.)
This fund does not cover transportation, housing, or emergency needs, including:
Travel or lodging expenses to receive care in another state or country
Permanent relocation to a state or country where care is legal or more accessible
Basic living expenses such as rent, utilities, clothing, and groceries
Crisis or emergency funding
This fund does not reimburse for needs or services you've already paid for.
