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Applications CLOSED Guaranteed Income for Transgender People (G.I.F.T.) will provide economically marginalized transgender people with unrestricted, monthly guaranteed income as a way to combat poverty our most impacted community members face. ​ The Transgender District and Lyon-Martin Community Health Services, in partnership with municipal city departments in the City and County of San Francisco, will provide 55 Transgender residents of San Francisco C ounty with $1,200 a month in guaranteed income for a year and a half. ​ The program will prioritize enrollment of Transgender, Non-Binary, Gender Non-Conforming, and Intersex (TGI) people who are also Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC), experiencing homelessness, living with disabilities and chronic illnesses, youth and elders, monolingual Spanish-speakers, and those who are legally vulnerable such as TGI people who are undocumented, engaging in survival sex trades, ​or are formerly incarcerated. Contact Us PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED AT THIS TIME. To download all required documents and submit an application, please go to the Apply page. To contact us with questions not answered on our FAQ , please use the form below. For media inquiries, reach out to [email protected] .

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. First Name Last Name Email Address Phone Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Submit Application submitted successfully!

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)

The Transgender District transgenderdistrictsf.com The Transgender District is a Tenderloin neighborhood cultural district centering on the presence of Transgender people in San Francisco. It is the first legally recognized district of its kind in the world. Founded by 3 black transgender women, the organization has led social change innovation both locally and nationally over the past 5 years. The Transgender District leads local, state, and national transgender advocacy, with a focus on Economic empowerment, Cultural and Historical Preservation, and Transgender empowerment programs. Lyon-Martin Community Health Services lyon-martin.org Lyon-Martin Community Health Services' mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate, and trauma-informed medical, gynecological, and mental health care services to trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, intersex communities, and cis-gender women. With specific sensitivity to LGBTQA sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, and language regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. Lyon-Martin Community Health Services will provide wrap-around peer-led services such as gender-affirming primary medical and holistic care, gynecological and sexual health care, mental health services, case management, crisis response services, financial literacy training, and workforce development services, and outreach and harm reduction services, to the enrollees. The Office of Transgender Initiatives sf.gov/departments/city-administrator/office-transgender-initiatives The OTI is the first and only trans-led city government office in the country working with communities to advance policies, programs, and equity for transgender, gender nonconforming, and LGBTQ San Franciscans. The Mayor's Office of Housing & Community Development sf.gov/departments/mayors-office-housing-and-community-development MOHCD supports residents with affordable housing opportunities and essential services to build strong communities. We create housing, preserve existing housing, protect vulnerable residents, and empower neighborhoods. San Francisco Treasurer & Tax Collector sftreasurer.org The Office of the San Francisco Treasurer & Tax Collector serves as the banker, tax collector, collection agent, and investment officer for the City and County of San Francisco. Our mission is to collect and safeguard the City’s money and use our expertise to assist low-income San Francisco families build economic security and mobility.

FAQ Here are some basic guidelines and answers to questions you may have about the program. Please contact us if you have questions not answered on this page. Do I qualify to apply for this program? Applicants must: be 18 and up; not be receiving more than $600/monthly in income; reside in the City and County of San Francisco; be willing and able to complete a survey every 3 months, and submit a complete application . ​ How many people will be selected? 55 recipients will be selected for the pilot program. ​ How long is the program? The program will last 18 months: January 2023 to June 2024. How much will I get? $1,200 per month. ​ Can I apply for the program if I am undocumented? Yes, you can still be eligible. ​ How is the money disbursed? Each participant will receive a Debit Visa card that will be reloaded with funds each month. ​ If I move outside of San Francisco, can I still receive funds? The program is funded by the city and county of San Francisco, so all enrollees must be residents in the City and County of San Francisco. ​ What is required to stay in the program? The completion of surveys every 3 months to help improve the program. Will I have to report my spending? You do not have to report your spending. Each participant is only required to participate in follow-ups every 3 months and allow us to collect information on the impact of the program. Data collected is beneficial for the continuation the program. ​ Who will have access to my information, and who will it be shared with, if enrolled? All healthcare related information will be kept confidential within Lyon-Martin Community Health Services unless authorized by the enrollee. We will request that a release of information be signed at the time of enrollment to allow for the sharing of data with the City of San Francisco and the Transgender District. How much can I make while still being enrolled in the program? The maximum income while enrolled is $4,000/month. What happens if I lose the card? If you lose your Debit card, please contact a Lyon-Martin Representative as soon as possible to receive a new card. ​ Can I sign up again after 18 months? At this time, G.I.F.T is starting as a pilot program. The program’s continuation is based on funding availability. If the program continues after the 18 months, we will post updated information regarding new eligibility requirements. When will the next program participants be selected after this first round of funding? The next round of applications will open in 2024 if city funding is extended beyond June 2024. ​ Who should I contact for wrap-around services? If you are already enrolled in services with a different provider, please contact them for services. If you are looking for mental or physical health services please contact Lyon-Martin Community Health Services or The Transgender District to point you in the right direction.