TGI RISE Program

Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

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.