The Ginny Fund

The Ginny Fund provides one-time emergency grants to survivors of sex trafficking, addressing urgent financial needs that threaten their immediate safety and stability. By offering critical support in times of crisis, the fund enables survivors to prioritize their healing and long-term recovery.

Eligible Expenses

• Groceries
• Childcare
• Medical expenses
• Substance use treatment
• Rent or housing costs
• Transportation expenses
• Therapy
• Rental assistance
• Legal bills
• Utilities
• Other urgent or critical needs

Geographic Scope

Washington State — Open to all survivors of sex trafficking in Washington State, with priority given to those trafficked as youth.

Eligibility

• Applicants: Applications must be submitted by an advocate, service provider, or law enforcement on behalf of a survivor. Applications submitted by individuals on their own behalf will be rejected.
• Focus: Prioritizes survivors who were trafficked as youth
• Amount Limits: No minimum or maximum, though typically awards under $1,000
• Multiple Grants: No limit to how many applications can be submitted on behalf of the same survivor per year, though priority given to first-time recipients

Application Timeline

• When to Apply: Year-round; application closes once funds are expended for the year
• Review Period: Typically reviewed and approved/denied on a weekly basis; emergency situations processed as quickly as possible
• Award Letter Deadline: Advocates/applicants have TWO WEEKS to sign and submit paperwork after receiving award letter; after two weeks, award no longer guaranteed

Grant Distribution

• Everstrong pays the vendor directly; funds are not awarded directly to the survivor or advocate

Post-Grant Expectations

• No expectations of survivors after receiving funds
• Survivors may voluntarily share experiences or thank donors via mail or email

Review Process

Grants are evaluated based on:

• Each survivor's situation
• Urgency of their needs
• Potential impact of the requested grant
• Objective and equitable distribution process

How to Apply

1. Submit Application: Applications must be submitted by an advocate, service provider, or law enforcement on behalf of a survivor (applications from individuals will be rejected)
2. Review Timeline: Applications are typically reviewed and approved/denied on a weekly basis
3. Emergency Processing: If the situation is a true emergency, Everstrong will work to get funds out as quickly as possible
4. Award Letter: Once an award letter is sent via email, advocates/applicants have TWO WEEKS to sign and submit the corresponding paperwork
5. Funding: After two weeks, the award is no longer guaranteed and reapplication may be necessary

Required Materials

• Application form (available online)
• Documentation of urgent/critical financial need
• Any supporting documentation relevant to the emergency situation

Application Status

• Applications accepted year-round until funds are expended