TGI RISE Program

(Resources, Investment, Support, Equity)

Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

TGI RISE Program (Resources, Investment, Support, Equity)

The TransLatin@ Coalition is pleased to announce TGI RISE Program (Resources, Investment, Support, Equity) - a funding opportunity for eligible organizations serving Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, and Intersex (TGI) communities across Los Angeles County.

This initiative is designed to invest in and strengthen the capacity of community-based organizations to expand their public health impact and deepen their reach within TGI communities. Through this opportunity, selected organizations will receive capacity-building support to enhance organizational infrastructure, program delivery, and long-term sustainability.

Purpose

The TGI RISE Program aims to:

  • Strengthen organizational capacity and infrastructure

  • Expand culturally responsive public health programming

  • Support leadership development within TGI-led organizations

  • Increase equitable access to services for TGI communities in Los Angeles County

Eligibility Criteria

Organizations must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Be TGI-led, with leadership primarily composed of TGI individuals

  • Have at least 60% of leadership identifying as TGI

  • Serve a population in which at least 60% of participants identify as TGI

Organizations must also:

  • Be based in and serve communities within Los Angeles County

  • Demonstrate a commitment to advancing health equity for TGI communities

Scope of Support

Funding may be used for capacity-building activities, including but not limited to:

  • Organizational development and strategic planning

  • Staff development and training

  • Program expansion and service delivery improvements

  • Systems development (e.g., data tracking, evaluation, communications)

  • Partnership and coalition-building efforts

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Submission

Interested organizations are invited to submit a Statement of Qualifications that highlights:

  • Organizational mission, history, and community impact

  • Experience serving TGI communities

  • Current capacity and areas for growth

  • Vision for how capacity-building funds will strengthen public health reach

  • Organizational leadership and staffing structure

Selection Process

Submitted SOQs will be reviewed based on:

  • Alignment with TGI RISE Program goals

  • Demonstrated commitment to TGI communities

  • Organizational readiness for capacity-building support

  • Potential for impact and sustainability

Selected organizations will be invited to participate in the next phase of the funding process.

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Timeline

SOQ Release Date: [Insert Date]

Submission Deadline: [Insert Date]

Notification of Selected Organizations: [Insert Date]

Learn more by registering for this webinar on March, xx, 2026 @ (xxam/pm)