Purpose

New Moon strives to fund community-led inititaives that advance the rights and welfare of people in the sex trade. We invite US-based organizations (or fiscally sponsored projects) to apply for a microgrant of $1,000. New Moon will distribute up to five $1,000 grants each month.

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, unincorpoated groups or individuals at this time.

Each month, New Moon distributes five $1,000 microgrants to community-led inititaives advancing the rights and welfare of people in the sex trade. We work with a team of community advisors to decide on funding allocations, each month.

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
- Groups outside the U.S.
- Groups without 501(c)3 non-profit status or 501(c)3  fiscal sponsorship
- Lobbying activities
- 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 20-30 days after Notice of Funding Award letter is sent.

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

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

GRANT TIMELINE

July 2025 Cycle
June 30 - Applications close
July 11 - Applicants notified
July 31 - Funding distributed

August 2025 Cycle
July 31 - Applications close
August 11 - Applicants notified
April 29 - Funding distributed

September 2025 Cycle
August 31 - Applications close
September 12 - Applicants notified
September 30 - Funding distributed

October 2025 Cycle
September 30 - Applications close
October 10 - Applicants notified
October 31 - Funding distributed

November 2025 Cycle
October 31 - Applications close
November 7 - Applicants notified
November 28 - Funding distributed

December 2025 Cycle
November 30 - Applications close
December 12 - Applicants notified
December 31 - Funding distributed

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