How to Apply

Eligibility requirements:

18+
Live in the City and County of San Francisco, CA
Earn less than $600/month
Complete and submit the application and provide all supporting documents: release of information, photo ID, proof of residence, income verification.
Be willing and able to complete a survey upon enrollment and every 3 months after

For Application Assistance:

Lyon-Martin Economic Empowerment Coordinators

Application
Documents

Here are the required documents to apply for the G.I.F.T. program.

Applications will open on November 15, 2022. To apply for the GIFT Program, a prospective applicant must submit the following by the deadline of December 15, 2022:

A completed application form (1)
A release of information for GIFT Program information from Lyon-Martin to the Transgender District and the City & County of San Francisco (2)
Photo identification
Income verification documents
- W2
- Pay Stubs
- Bank Statement(s)
- SSI or SSDI Award Letters
- CAP Award Letters
- Student Financial Aid Award Letters
- Self-Attestation Letter (3)
Proof of residency (4)
- Official Mail
- Lease
- Utility Bill (internet, phone, or PGE, etc)
- Homeless verification letter (from an agency such as shelter, drop in center, social services organization, or healthcare provider)
- Self-Attestation Letter if no engagement with an agency

Download Documents

English:

G.I.F.T. Application (PDF)

Release of Information (PDF)

Income Attestation (PDF)

Proof of Residency (PDF)

Español:

Solicitud de G.I.F.T. (PDF)

Divulgación de información (PDF)

Declaración de ingresos (PDF)

Prueba de residencia (PDF)

Submit Application

Please complete this form and upload your application documents here.