The current grant is intended for self-identified Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer (LGBTQ) residents 18 years and older in the Charlotte metropolitan area*, who need financial assistance with groceries, medical, and/or transportation costs. Eligible individuals may apply once each year , and all submissions will be considered based on eligibility, need, an objective selection process, previous applications, previous receipt of assistance, and availability of funds. *The official Charlotte metropolitan area includes the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which includes Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, and Union counties in North Carolina; Chester, Lancaster and York counties in South Carolina.

We currently have four areas of focus: Direct Assistance (to individual applicants for groceries, medical, and/or transportation) Partner Referrals (from therapists and local partner agencies for Direct Assistance above) Mental Health & Wellness (to include individual therapy sessions) Financial Literacy (new in 2023)

Access the application online from your phone, tablet, or desktop/laptop (recommended): Application Form Reminder: Eligible individuals may apply once each year . Note: The form itself is dynamic, meaning additional fields will appear based on your selections. Complete all requests for information accurately and honestly, to the best of your knowledge. Partner Referrals will be confirmed confidentially.

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Eligibility

By masteradmin|2022-12-08T19:25:11+00:00September 23, 2021|FAQ tap page|

The current grant is intended for self-identified Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, [...]

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Current Focus

By masteradmin|2023-03-27T19:06:56+00:00September 23, 2021|FAQ tap page|

We currently have four areas of focus: Direct Assistance (to [...]

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Guidelines and Confidentiality

By masteradmin|2023-03-27T19:07:57+00:00September 23, 2021|FAQ tap page|

Per federal regulations, we will follow all governing guidelines (see [...]

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TAP Grant Period Timeline

By masteradmin|2023-03-27T19:10:08+00:00February 1, 2021|FAQ tap page|

Twirl Assistance Program (TAP) is now a year-round hardship grant [...]

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Application Form

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Access the application online from your phone, tablet, or desktop/laptop [...]

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