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The SD Trans Resilience Fund provides mini grants to families that have to travel out of state to receive gender-affirming care.

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According to the Human Rights Campaign 30% of trans youth live in states that have passed bans on gender affirming care. South Dakota is one of those states. When trans people, especially trans youth, don’t get the care they need, it increases the risk for depression, anxiety, and self harm. This care isn’t just gender affirming care, it’s life saving. 

  • The South Dakota Trans Resilience Fund provides:

    • Visa gift card or hotel and transportation from Transformation Project for families with transgender minors traveling out of state for gender-affirming medical care.

    This fund does not cover medical expenses.

  • We are now offering grants from the SD Trans Resilience Fund to transgender folks and their families who have gender affirming care appointments out of state.

    If you are interested in receiving assistance to travel to your out-of-appointment, please submit a request form below:

    Trans Resilience Fund Request Form


    You must verify eligibility and to receive funds.

  • According to the Human Rights Campaign 30% of Trans youth live in states that have passed bans on gender affirming care. South Dakota is one of those states. When trans people, especially trans youth, don’t get the care they need, it increases the risk for depression, anxiety, and self harm. This care isn’t just gender affirming care, it’s life saving.

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