THE BEE WINKLER WEINSTEIN FUND

AT STONEWALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Overview

The Bee Winkler Weinstein Fund benefits lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer women as well
as non-binary and gender nonconforming individuals, ages 16-26, whose families have withdrawn
emotional and/or financial support because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Fund
is not designed for individuals who identify as men. The Fund aims to remove obstacles and facilitate
choice and advancement for those experiencing crisis by providing grants for individual needs.

Grants range from $25 to $650. Expenses that may be covered by Bee's Fund include, but are not
limited to:
• high school equivalency tutoring and tests
• clothing for job interviews
• work uniforms
• legal name and gender marker changes
• immigration-related fees
• fees for technical or vocations programs
• books and supplies for technical or vocational programs
• college application expenses

The Fund does not pay for college or accept applications from people with bachelor's degrees.

How to Apply

Complete the application on the following pages to tell us about yourself and the needs for which
you are requesting assistance. Because we need documentation to verify requested funding
amounts, please attach copies of bills, invoices, or screenshots that clearly capture pricing, e.g.,
web ads, shopping carts, or emails from billing departments.

You must identify an agency, school, or other appropriate 501(c)(3) charitable organization willing
to accept a payment from Bee's Fund on your behalf.

Email completed applications to grants@stonewallfoundation.org. Applications are reviewed as

they are received. You should receive a response within two weeks of submitting an application.

Eligibility

Before beginning the application, please check the following criteria to confirm your eligibility.
 I am between ages 16 and 26.
 I do not hold a bachelor's degree.
 I have the support of a 501(c)(3) organization that can accept the grant on my behalf.

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My gender is (check all that apply): My sexual orientation is (check all that apply):
 Cisgender woman  Lesbian
 Transgender woman/Transfeminine  Bisexual
 Non-binary/Genderqueer  Queer
 Gender nonconforming  Other (please write in):
 Other (please write in):

 Please note that Bee’s Fund microgrants are intended to support people who do not identify as
men. Please check this box to indicate your understanding of this and that you do not identify as a
man.

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Applicant Information
Name (Name you use, not necessarily legal name)

Address

City · State · Zip

Phone Email Address

Date of Birth
Highest level of formal education completed

How did you learn about Bee's Fund?

I am requesting financial assistance for:

(Please give a concise description of the expenses for which you are requesting financial
assistance. Questions about whether your expenses are eligible? Contact us at
grants@stonewallfoundation.org.)

Total amount requested (Maximum amount: $650)

Required Documents

Documentation for Expenses

Attach to this application any invoices, screenshots, or other documentation for the requested
funds. Amount must match the total amount requested above.

Personal Statement
Attach a personal statement (no more than 1 page) that tells us about your situation and how these
funds will help you grow toward self-sufficiency.

Letter of Recommendation – Only for requests of $500 or more

Attach a letter of recommendation if your funding request is for $500 or more. Good examples of
recommenders include teachers, advisors, social workers, or mentors. This individual should not be a
family member or friend. The letter should be on an organization's letterhead and must be signed.

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Fiscal Sponsor Information

Bee's Fund does not issue checks to individuals.

You must identify an agency, school, or other 501(c)(3) non-profit organization willing to accept a
payment from Bee's Fund on your behalf.

Agency Name

Address

City · State · Zip

Name and Title of Contact Relationship to Applicant

Phone Email Address

Statement of Understanding
I attest that I lack emotional and/or financial support from my family because of my sexual orientation
and/or gender identity, and that the information provided in this application to the Bee Winkler Weinstein
Fund is accurate and truthful. I give the Bee's Fund committee and Stonewall Community Foundation
permission to verify all information included on this form and in the attached materials. Inaccurate or
misleading information will result in forfeit of grant.

Signature of Applicant Date

Email completed applications to

grants@stonewallfoundation.org.