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September 14, 2026

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September 16, 2026

 

Members of Lavender Phoenix lead a march. They are holding a banner that says “we have always EXISTED” and “we have always BELONGED,” which is decorated with red, orange, and pink flowers and a rooted figure. Behind them, people carry trans flags, Black liberation flags, and protest sign.

[Alt text: Members of Lavender Phoenix lead a march. They are holding a banner that says “we have always EXISTED” and “we have always BELONGED,” which is decorated with red, orange, and pink flowers and a rooted figure. Behind them, people carry trans flags, Black liberation flags, and protest signs]

Earlier this year, Borealis deepened its commitment to the Fund for Trans Generations, (FTG) recognizing that organizations serving trans communities need more resources—not fewer—to meet this moment. Today, we’re proud to continue that commitment by awarding $2.6 million in flexible, general operating support to 46 groups leading vital organizing, mutual aid, and cultural work that strengthens the conditions for an inclusive, multiracial democracy that works for all.

As FTG marks its tenth year, this grant cycle also offered a powerful window into what trans serving organizations are navigating under an increasingly hostile landscape. Hundreds of applications reflected the mounting impacts of shrinking philanthropic investment, escalating attacks on trans communities, growing sociopolitical uncertainty, and escalating threats to safety and wellbeing. And yet, despite the challenges, these groups have continued to build the networks of care, leadership, culture, and collective power their communities need to withstand this moment and shape what comes next. 

[Alt text: Seven members of the LA Spoonie Collective gather on a tree-lined park path wearing face masks. The group includes people standing, one person in a power wheelchair holding a small tan dog, and one person behind a rollator walker Together, they pose for a group photo.]

This year’s cohort reflects the breadth and brilliance of trans organizers meeting this moment in countless ways—those who are expanding access to housing and medical care, advancing disability justice, advocating for policy change, strengthening civic participation, supporting migrants, protecting queer and trans youth, cultivating rural leadership, and creating spaces for wellness and art. Together, these organizations are meeting urgent needs while building the long-term infrastructure for unbridled safety, joy, and possibility.

Please join us in celebrating FTG’s 2026 grantee cohort: 

Although funding for trans movements has increased in recent years, for every $100 awarded by U.S. foundations in 2024, only 3 cents supported TGNCNBi communities, a decrease from 3.5 cents per $100 awarded in 2023. This limited and still decreasing investment underscores a critical gap in the equitable distribution of resources, which  philanthropy has a moral imperative to address. Since its inception in 2016, Borealis has worked to help bridge that gap by moving millions to trans-led and -serving organizations, including more than $18 million through its Fund for Trans Generations. But we know we cannot do this work alone. We urge every funder that has named gender justice and, importantly,  democracy defense as a priority to demonstrate that commitment through sustained investment in trans communities. 

To partner with Borealis to co-create new possibilities for our future, contact us.