Top Surgery Grants
Since 2014, there's been broader coverage for gender-affirming surgery in the United States via Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. However, not all insurance plans cover Top Surgery, and not everyone has insurance. If you fall into this category, you might need to ask for some help to reach your fundraising goal. The following organizations offer grants for gender-affirming surgeries to those in financial need.
At a Glance - Scroll below for full details.
| Grantor | Grant Size | Application Period | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allure Esthetic | Full cost of surgery. | Year-round | Earn less than $12,880 in income per year. |
| The Jim Collins Foundation | Varies | June 1, 2023 - Aug 15 | USA only |
| Point of Pride | Varies, from partial to full cost of surgery. | Nov 1-30 | International but surgery must be done in the USA. |
| Genderbands | Varies, from partial to full cost of surgery | Oct 1 - Nov 30 | Applicants can be from the US, Canada or Mexico but surgery must be done in the USA. |
| Black Transmen | $1000 | year-round | Black and African American trans men, USA only, 18+, must be already approved by surgeon. |
| Stealth Bro & Co | up to $500 | July 1 - Nov 30 | International, no special requirements. |
| TUFF | Full cost of surgery. | Year-round | No special requirements. |
| DR. DHT | $300 | Year-round | No special requirements. |
| Dem Bois | Varies | Aug 14 - Sept 15, 2023. | POC, surgery must be done in the USA. |
| TransFormative Freedom Fund | Varies | Jan 1 - Apr 1. | Colorado residents only. |
| TransMission | Up to $500 | Year-round | 18+, USA only, priority given to residents of New York’s Hudson Valley. |
Allure Esthetic
Allure
Esthetic is the cosmetic surgery practice of Dr.
Javad Sajan. Dr. Sajan is a member of the World Professional
Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and is committed to
helping his trans and non-binary patients achieve their transition
goals. To this end, he established a grant that covers the full
cost of Top Surgery.
- Year Grant Established: 2022
- Grant size: Full cost of surgery.
- Application period: Year-round
- Eligibility: Earn less than $12,880 in income per year.
- Website: allureesthetic.com
The Jim Collins Foundation
The mission
of the Jim Collins Foundation (JCF) is to fund gender-confirming
surgeries for transgender people who need help with the cost of
surgery. They offer two grants: 1) General Fund grants cover 100%
of the medical fees associated with gender-affirming surgery, and
2) grants from the Krysallis Anne Hembrough Legacy Fund cover 50%
of the medical fees associated with gender-affirming surgery and
require each recipient to match each dollar of funds received with
a dollar of their own money or other money raised by the
recipient.
- Year Grant Established: 2011
- Grant size: Varies
- Application period: June 1 - Aug 15
- Eligibility: USA only.
- Website: jimcollinsfoundation.org
Point of Pride
Point of
Pride is a foundation that offers an annual gender affirming
surgery grant. It's a scholarship-like program that provides
direct financial assistance to trans and non-binary people who
can't afford their gender-affirming surgery.
- Year Grant Established: 2015
- Grant size: Varies, from partial to full cost of surgery.
- Application period: Nov 1-30
- Eligibility: International but surgery must be done in the USA.
- Website: pointofpride.org
Genderbands
Genderbands is an international
nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves the transgender and
gender-nonconforming communities. Their surgery grant application
is available in English and Spanish and occurs on an annual
cycle.
- Year Grant Established: 2015
- Grant size: Varies, from partial to full cost of surgery.
- Application period: Oct 1 - Nov 30
- Eligibility: Applicants can be from the US, Canada or Mexico but surgery must be done in the USA.
- Website: genderbands.org
Black Transmen
Since
2011, Black Transmen Inc. has been at the forefront of organizing
the modern movement for Black trans equality. As a part of their
mission to improve the health and well-being of the people they
serve, BTMI offers a grant to assist with the financial burden of
Top Surgery.
- Year Grant Established: 2021
- Grant size: $1000
- Application period: Year-round
- Eligibility: Black and African American trans men, USA only, 18+, must be already approved by surgeon.
- Website: blacktransmen.org
Stealth Bros & Co
Stealth
Bros & Co. is a trans-owned company that sells dopp kit bags
for the stylish, neat and discreet storage of Testosterone
injection supplies. In their first year of business, Stealth Bros
& Co. earned enough to fund Top Surgery for the company's
founder and one other person. The grant was established the
following year.
- Year Grant Established: 2018
- Grant size: Up to $500.
- Application period: Now - Dec 20, 2024
- Eligibility: International, no special requirements.
- Website: stealthbrosco.com
TUFF
Trans
United with Family and Friends (TUFF) is dedicated to helping fund
gender-affirming procedures for people who can't afford surgery on
their own. Their fund request application asks about personal
background, previous medical history, funding request amount and
purpose, and essay questions to learn more about the applicant.
- Year Grant Established: 2022
- Grant size: Full cost of surgery
- Application period: Year-round
- Eligibility: No special requirements.
- Website: tufforg.wixsite.com
DR. DHT
DR. DHT is a trans owned and operated
company that sells beard care products. They offer
Gender-Affirming Surgery Grants to trans, non-binary and
gender-nonconforming people in need of funding.
- Year Grant Established: unknown
- Grant size: $300
- Application period: Year-round
- Eligibility: No special requirements.
- Website: drdht.com
Dem Bois
Dem
Bois Inc. is a non-profit
organization with the mission to provide charitable
financial assistance to person(s) of color who identify as
female to male, FTM transgender, and or trans-masculine to
obtain gender-affirming surgery.
- Year Grant Established: unknown
- Grant size: Varies
- Application period: Aug 14 - Sept 15, 2023
- Eligibility: POC, surgery must be done in the USA.
- Website: dembois.org
TransFormative Freedom Fund
TFF seeks to
ensure that healthcare costs associated with transitioning are not
a barrier to transgender individuals living their truth.
- Year Grant Established: 2018
- Grant size: Varies.
- Application period: Jan 1 - Apr 1.
- Eligibility: Colorado residents only.
- Website: transformativefreedomfund.org
TransMission
The TransMission program provides
financial assistance related to social, legal, medical, or
surgical transition.
- Year Grant Established: unknown
- Grant size: up to $500
- Application period: Year-round
- Eligibility: 18+, USA only, priority given to residents of New York’s Hudson Valley.
- Website: loftgaycenter.org
Also see: How To Use Medical Financing To Pay for Top Surgery
Last updated: 06/16/24