UTOPIA (United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance)

2020 Award - Policy & Systems: $95,000

UTOPIA will support the development of a leadership cohort to lead queer and trans Pacific Islander action and organizing work. Campaigns will be chosen by UTOPIA leaders and will work for the health, safety, well-being, empowerment, and economic stability of Queer & Trans Pacific Islanders, for the sake of liberation for all queer and trans people of color.

2020 Award - COVID-19 Resilience and Response: $85,000

UTOPIA will support the leadership of Queer & Trans Pacific Islanders (QTPI) in King County to advocate for essential safety protections for those whose lives and livelihoods are being severely jeopardized by the COVID-19 crisis.