Empowering LGBTQI+ Community Leadership

Description

1) Objective

The U.S. Mission to India, through the Empowering LGBTQI+ Community Leadership program, aims to promote equal access and strengthen leadership capacity within LGBTQI+ communities. This initiative prioritizes inclusivity, equality, and accessibility of government services for transgender and intersex individuals, addressing their unique challenges in areas such as education, healthcare, employment, and legal protection against discrimination. By employing a ‘train the trainer’ approach, the program seeks to empower community leaders to disseminate essential information and skills, fostering increased engagement and awareness.

The overarching goal is to advance democratic values by ensuring equal access for all, particularly marginalized groups, thereby enhancing health, education, economic prosperity, justice, and equality in both India and the United States. Through sustainable peer education models, the project endeavors to build resilience, raise awareness, and promote inclusivity within the transgender and intersex communities, creating a positive ripple effect of empowerment and advocacy.

2) Eligibility

Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, civil society/non-governmental organizations, think tanks, public and private educational institutions, individuals, public international organizations, and governmental institutions.

3) Location

Actions must take place in India.

4) Budget

The estimated total program funding available is $150,000, with an award ceiling of $150,000 and an award floor of $120,000.

5) Application

All application materials must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Deadline for applications is 7 June 2024.