outmemphis nonemergency microgrant

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The Uplift Fund is a $750 nonemergency micro-grant for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals (21+) awarded to 6 individuals per grant cycle.


Award Cycle 1

Applications Open: March 27, 2026

Award Cycle 2

Applications Open: September 7, 2026


Eligibility

APPLY
Submit your application online or over the phone with OUTMemphis staff.

GRANT LIMITS PER INDIVIDUAL
1 application per cycle, Max 1 grant per year, Max 2 grants in 3 years

RESIDENCY
Must live in Shelby, DeSoto, Crittenden, Tipton, or Fayette counties.

AGE
21+

Writing quality will not affect your application.


Grant Examples

  • Access to medical careof any kind or assistance with medical expenses, including deductibles or co-pays, but excluding health insurance premiums 

  • Gender affirming health or cosmetic care, including HRT, laser hair removal, surgery, etc. 

  • Educational, professional, or career-related expenses

  • Travel for professional, education, or medical purposes

  • Moving expenses or start-up expenses for a new apartment

  • Self-care or wellness expenses

  • Down payments or other initial or repair expenses for vehicles or housing

  • Books, fees, tuition, or other expenses for education at an accredited institution

  • Clothes, supplies, or transportation

  • Housing Assistance (such application fees, eviction fees, deposits etc.)

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