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New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund (TWEF)

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-03-07

About This Grant

The purpose of this NYSDOL TWEF Request for Proposals (RFP) is to support organizations that demonstrate the capacity to increase access to employment for transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals through the promotion of employment equity by striving to ensure full and equal access to training services and eliminate bias and discrimination based on gender identity and expression in the workplace.

Grant Summary

New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund (TWEF) is a Labor grant providing up to $1M. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

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Eligibility

  • Eligible Bidders are not-for-profit (NFP) entities that attest to be Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, Non-Binary, and Intersex (TGNCNBI)-led, TGNCNBI-staffed, or serving TGNCNBI individuals, families, and communities; are able to serve a cross-section of individuals representative of the transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary population in a culturally competent and affirming way; and address and assess the specific social and structural barriers to employment experienced by transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals. Eligible participants are TGNCNBI individuals within New York State.

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $1M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund (TWEF) from Labor, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Labor before the deadline.
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New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund (TWEF): Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund (TWEF)?

New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund (TWEF) is offered by Labor and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is available in NY_WORKFORCE. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund (TWEF) provide?

New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund (TWEF) provides up to $1M per award from Labor. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund (TWEF) deadline?

New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund (TWEF) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Labor, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund (TWEF)?

To apply for New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund (TWEF), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Labor.