Apply for a travel or relocation grant

Applying for a NTTN grant is a multi-stage process.  The first step? Make a phone call — don’t worry, you won't be put on the spot. You'll simply leave a message and we’ll reach back out to you.  Your family’s safety is our highest priority, so we’ve designed this process to be as safe and easy as possible. 

Call 682-234-1968

Please note: This process relies on volunteers, and may take two weeks or more to complete. It’s probably not a suitable option for urgent care. Funds are distributed as NTTN has money available. There may be a waiting list for grants, and we will do our best to communicate that as we know.

FAQ’s for Applicants

  • See the information below to apply.

  • Yes. Due to the President’s EO that went into effect in January and the response from the Governor of Texas causing healthcare providers to stop gender-affirming care in Texas for 18-year-olds, NTTN has added 18-year-olds to our travel and relocation grants.

  • Yes.

  • No. At this time, adults over 18 can still receive their gender-affirming healthcare in the state of Texas. In the event the situation changes, NTTN will re-evaluate our financial capacity to add adults to our travel and relocation grants. We know it is scary for every trans and gender-expansive person in Texas right now. There are organizations in other safe states that are helping.

  • Parents or guardians of trans or gender-expansive youth(17 and under) and 18-year-olds can use the flat grants of $1,000 (up to twice a year) for any cost related to out-of-state travel for the youth’s medical care or the 18-year-old’s medical care. Gas, food, hotel; medical appointments and prescriptions; income replacement, etc.

    NTTN does not ask families to provide “proof” of medical care, in order to preserve medical privacy.

  • Twice a calendar year. Once the 2nd healthcare appointment is set, the applicant can apply for the 2nd travel grant. You must have a 2nd appointment booked for your trans or gender-expansive youth or yourself if you are 18, to receive the 2nd travel grant.

  • Travel grants are $1,000 each, up to two times per calendar year per trans or gender-expansive youth(17 and under) and per 18-year-old.

    $1,000 is not enough to cover the entire cost of, say, a round trip to Colorado with a two- or three-day stay, medical expenses, and loss of income. We hope it is a substantial help, however, and a declaration of support for families who are paying attention to their kid’s need for care.

    There are about 30,000 trans minors in the state of Texas, which is about 10% of the U.S. trans minor population. Assuming that a substantial number of those kids are in and around the DFW metroplex, NTTN aims to serve as many families as we can. Thus the grants are generous, but not comprehensive.

    Families of trans and gender-expansive youth(17 and under) and 18 year olds can also qualify for a one-time relocation grant of $3000. Once a family or 18 year old receives a relocation grant from NTTN, they can no longer receive any other financial assistance from NTTN.

  • Any family with a trans or gender-expansive youth or 18-year-old residing in one of the 45 qualifying counties, seeking safe permanent out-of-state healthcare.

  • Yes. Once you are one month away from your relocation date, you can also apply for a one-time relocation grant, thus ending any future grants from NTTN.

  • No. Once you have qualified for and received a relocation grant, you can no longer receive travel or relocation grants from NTTN.

  • “Thank you for the generous travel grant so my family member can continue their healthcare. I’m not sure how we would be able to do it without your support. With utmost gratitude.”

  • “You have truly been a blessing to my family because I had no idea how I was going to do this by myself! For that I am forever grateful!”

Are you a minor (under 18 years old) or 18-year-old seeking help?

LGBTQ+ Saves
The Trevor Project
Finn’s Place