FAQ
Our current grant submission deadline is June 30, 2011. All materials must be postmarked by this date in order to be considered for a grant in the 2011 cycle.
The number of grants awarded per cycle is dependent upon our success in fundraising. To become involved with our fundraising efforts, please contact us.
Currently, Jim Collins Foundation has one grant cycle per year, running March 1st through June 30th.
As stated in our Application Process online, transition is not one-size fits all. Not every transgender person has a medical need for identical procedures. Clinically appropriate treatments must be determined on an individualized basis with one’s physician. You may apply for a grant for any surgery that your doctor has deemed to be medically necessary as part of your gender transition.
Due to our nonprofit status, all grantees must be U.S. Citizens.
Due to our nonprofit status, all surgeries must be performed in the U.S.
The Jim Collins Foundation makes selections for grants based on a combination of demonstrated financial need and level of preparedness. For more information on the selection process and criteria, please visit our “APPLY” page.
Yes, we will keep everyone posted with the grant process.
Yes, your information is secure. You can be sure that we take our work very seriously, and we ensure that your information will be shared only with the appropriate parties for purposes of grant selection.
Yes, your essay MUST be 800 words or less. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we MUST limit each essay to this amount.
If you submitted your application online, you will receive a confirmation stating that your application has been successfully received. Please contact us if you do not receive a confirmation within two weeks of submission.
Yes, all materials submitted by mail MUST be accompanied by a PIN number. Please keep in mind that it will take 4-6 weeks for you to receive this number.
Your PIN number will take 4-6 weeks to be processed and will be sent to you via your preferred method of communication. If you have not received your PIN number within that time, email apply@jimcollinsfoundation.org.
Yes, we MUST have your PIN number. Information that is received without a PIN will be discarded. Please wait to receive your PIN before mailing supplemental materials.
If your recommendation letters are in electronic form (preferred), they should be attached to your application when submitted electronically. If your recommendation letters are not electronic, please send them via US Mail with your PIN. Further, you may email your recommendation letters to apply@jimcollinsfoundation.org . Please put your PIN in the subject line.