Trans Justice Funding Project

What is Trans Justice Funding Project?

The Trans Justice Funding Project (TJFP) is a community-led funding initiative founded in 2012 and based in New York. TJFP supports grassroots trans justice groups across the United States by providing grants through a community-led process. The organisation is unique in that its funding decisions are made by a community board of trans and gender non-conforming activists, ensuring that resources go directly to the communities that need them most.

TJFP focuses on supporting small, grassroots organisations that are often overlooked by traditional philanthropy. Their grantees work on issues including housing, healthcare access, legal rights, economic justice, and community building for transgender and gender non-conforming people.

Where will I work?

The Trans Justice Funding Project is based in New York and operates as a remote-first organisation. Team members work from locations across the United States, reflecting the national scope of the organisation's grantmaking. The remote-first model enables TJFP to hire staff who are embedded in diverse communities and have direct connections to the trans justice movement.

What is the team like?

With approximately 10 employees, TJFP is a small, dedicated team of programme managers, grants administrators, communications specialists, and operations staff. The team is predominantly trans and gender non-conforming, bringing lived experience and deep community knowledge to every aspect of the organisation's work.

The workplace culture is grounded in care, mutual respect, and a commitment to justice. TJFP prioritises the wellbeing of its staff as an extension of its mission to support trans communities.

Work-Life Balance

The Trans Justice Funding Project operates a 4-day work week with 32 hours per week at full salary. The organisation recognises that social justice work can lead to burnout and compassion fatigue, and the shorter work week is part of a broader commitment to sustainable, caring workplace practices. Combined with remote-first flexibility, the schedule supports staff in maintaining their health and community connections.

Perks and Benefits

• 4-day work week (32 hours) at full salary
• Remote-first, work-from-anywhere in the US
• Healthcare benefits
• Mission-driven work supporting trans communities