Apply for the TGI RISE Program
About TGI RISE
Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, and Intersex (TGI) people experience persistent disparities in health, housing, economic stability, and safety. Data from the National Center for Transgender Equality and the Williams Institute show high rates of poverty, homelessness, poor health outcomes, unmet mental health needs, and food insecurity, while a 2024 report from the American Civil Liberties Union highlights disproportionate police contact and harassment. In Los Angeles County, many TGI residents report avoiding services due to discrimination, lack of affirming providers, and limited culturally responsive care. In 2024, the LA County Board of Supervisors passed the TGI Wellness and Equity Initiative, allocating a 2-year investment of $7 million. Strengthening investment in TGI-led organizations is critical to expanding access, improving service quality, and advancing health equity for TGI communities.
Final selection of subcontractors is subject to approval by the LA County Department of Public Health.
Submission deadline: March 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM
For questions, please email tgirise@translatinacoalition.org
UPDATES
This application has been updated to include newly required documents as attachments.
For additional information, please visit the FAQ below.
TGI RISE Application Form
Questions about TGI RISE?
Please email tgirise@translatinacoalition.org
FAQs
Insurance Requirements
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Commercial General Liability insurance (providing scope of coverage equivalent to ISO policy form "CG 00 01"), naming PHI, LA County, and its Agents as additional insured, with limits of not less than the following:
General Aggregate: $2 Million
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate: $1 Million
Personal and Advertising Injury: $1 Million
Each Occurrence: $1 Million
Auto liability: not less than $1 Million for bodily injury and property damage, combined or equivalent split limits
Workers' Compensation: $1 Million per accident, if Temp staff -Alternate Employer Endorsement needed
Professional Liability/Errors and Omission: not less than $1 Million per claim and $2 Million aggregate
An umbrella policy is permitted if any of the individual coverage areas do not meet the minimum limit requirements.
Background Check and Security Check
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DPH Background Investigation Resource
Map of LA County Service Planning Areas (SPAs)
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A Service Planning Area, or SPA, is simply a specific geographic region within Los Angeles County.