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  • Twirl Assistance Program (TAP) Application

    Review eligibility and deadline information below, complete sections 1-4, then submit application along with your electronic signature.
  • Eligibility: 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 are referred by our partner agencies and/or are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and who need financial assistance with groceries, medical, and/or transportation costs. Eligible individuals may apply once during this grant period, and all submissions will be considered based on eligibility, need, an objective selection process, 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.

    Applicants should also work directly with State Employment offices for Unemployment; Utility or telecommunication companies for assistance/payment deferrals for each of those specific services; Financial institutions for mortgages, credit cards, loans, etc.; Landlords for rentals.

    Deadlines: Additional 2020/2021 Application Deadline Dates are as follows:

    • January 2
    • January 16
    • January 30

    Original 2020 Dates - April 30th, May 15th & 31st, June 15th & 30th, July 15th and 31st (complete)

  • Section 1: Personal Information

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  • Section 2: Referral, Employment, and Insurance Status:


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  • Section 3: Type of Hardship/Emergency Assistance

  • Reminder: The current grant is intended for self-identified LGBTQ residents 18 years and older in the Charlotte metropolitan area who are referred by our partner agencies and/or are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and who need financial assistance with groceries, medical, and/or transportation costs. Preference will be for pre-paid/gift cards or direct payment to service provider(s).

    Applicants should work directly with State Employment offices for Unemployment; Utility or telecommunication companies for assistance/payment deferrals for each of those specific services; Financial institutions for mortgages, credit cards, loans, etc.; Landlords for rentals.

     
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  • Acknowledgement, Agreement, and Reminder of Confidentiality

  • I certify that all of the information in this Twirl Assistance Application (TAP) is true, complete and accurate and the hardship(s) identified above has/have contributed to submission of this request for hardship relief.

    I understand and acknowledge that Twirl to the World hosts/members may investigate the accuracy of my statements, may require me to provide additional supporting documentation, and that knowingly submitting false information may disqualify this application.

    I understand that any information or documentation I provide will be kept strictly confidential, and that only by my express permission, will Twirl to the World be allowed to share any information with partner agencies/organizations for my benefit.

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