New $1.5M fund aims to give trans organizations a boost and spur additional capital to an under-resourced sector

“With this new trans fund, it’s such a moment because I think it will set an example for other private and family foundations to step up to the plate,” says Tyler Boyce, executive director of the Enchanté Network.

Why It Matters

Trans communities are facing increasing hate and have few options for institutional funding. A new $1.5 million fund aims to give trans-serving organizations a much-needed injection of capital and catalyze additional philanthropic investment in this sector.

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