Purpose

New Moon is a sex worker-led nonprofit organization looking to fund the good work our community members are doing to advance the rights and welfare of people in the sex trade. To that end, we invite sex worker-led, US-based organizations (or fiscally sponsored projects) to apply for a microgrant of $1,000. New Moon will distribute five $1,000 grants each month.

Funding for a
Grassroots Movement

The New Moon Fund is a new and growing resource dedicated to supporting sex worker and survivor led programs in the US.

New Moon strives to bring new funding into the field for sex workers rights, regardless of whether it goes through the New Moon Fund or directly into the field.

The map to the left lists some (but not all ) of New Moon’s grantees.

Apply to the New Moon Fund!

New Moon Fund awards monthly microgrants of $1,000 to eligible 501(c)3 organizations or fiscally-sponsored projects. We do not fund LLCs or unincorporated individuals at this time.

New Moon is a sex worker-led nonprofit organization looking to fund the good work our community members are doing to advance the rights and welfare of people in the sex trade. To that end, we invite sex worker-led, US-based organizations with 501(c)3 status (or 501(c)3 fiscally-sponsored projects) to apply for a one time grant of $1,000.

Please note: this is not ongoing monthly funding; this is a one-time grant. New Moon may, at its discretion, decide to fund a single organization up to twice per year, depending on funding availability and need.

New Moon prioritizes projects that:

- Are poised to catalyze positive change for people in the sex trade.
- Address basic needs and wellbeing for people in the sex trade.
- Are led by groups with a history of service to communities in the sex trade.
- Are led by groups with a history of thoughtfully navigating conflict.

New Moon is able to fund:
- Groups with 501(c)3 non-profit status, or 501(c)3 fiscal sponsorship. We require 501c3 verification via IRS 501(c)3 Designation Letter and/or Fiscal Sponsor reference.
- Organizations must be located in the U.S. or outlying territories

New Moon is unable to fund:
- Individuals or LLCs
- Groups outside the U.S.
- Groups without 501(c)3 non-profit status or 501(c)3  fiscal sponsorship
- Lobbying activities
- Personal reimbursement
- Illegal activities

The New Moon Fund staff and Advisory Board will review microgrant applications each month.

Please note: this is not a rapid response grant. Funds will be distributed approximately 30 days after Notice of Funding Award letter is sent.

Examples of projects previously funded by New Moon:

  • SWOP-Chicago sent a core organizer to a panel about sex worker activism at Netroots Nation, an activist and progressive left conference.

  • Humboldt Area Harm Reduction received funding for a sex worker self-defense class for their community members.

  • SWOP-Minneapolis is organizing a community event in partnership with an Urban Indian housing collective in Minnesota.

  • Ishtar Collective used the funds for flood damage repair to their Food Justice program deliveries after the 2023 floods in Vermont.

  • BIPOC Industry Collective put on a sex worker health fair in Los Angeles and used the microgrant for wellness supplies, including yoga mats and tote bags.

    If you are interested in applying, but unsure if you qualify, please reach out to us at contact@newmoonfund.org.

APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/cwnNbBdu1mYTyVhM6

GRANT TIMELINE

February Cycle
February 29- Applications close
March 4- Applicants notified
March 31- Funding distributed

March Cycle
March 31- Applications close
April 8- Applicants notified
April 30- Funding distributed

April Cycle
April 30- Applications close
May 8- Applicants notified
May 31- Funding distributed

May Cycle
May 31- Applications close
June 10- Applicants notified
June 30- Funding distributed

If you wish to submit an alternate version of this application, or for other accommodations surrounding this process, please email communityoutreach@newmoonfund.org.