The Black Trans Joy Fund
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Not specified
Focus Areas: Unrestricted mental health-related expenses for Black transgender individuals
During Mental Health Awareness Month, The Okra Project provides the community with an unrestricted fund to support Black trans individuals with funding for any mental health-related expenses.
Contact Information:
- Address: 223 Bedford Ave Ste A PMB 1049, Brooklyn, NY 11211
- Website: theokraproject.com
- The Okra Project is an IRS-designated 501c3 public charity (EIN: 88-1826091)
What The Okra Project actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $6,280
- Median grant
- $6,280
- By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Bronx, NY.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Mental health
- LGBTQ
- BIPOC
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