1. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

1. (a) "Gender expansive" shall mean a transgender, gender non-binary, gender non-conforming or intersex individuals, having a gender identity or expression that is different from the sex assigned to such individual at birth.
2. (b) "Intersex" shall mean a biological variation in which an individual is born with a reproductive or sexual anatomy that does not fit the typical definitions of female or male.

3. The transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) wellness and equity program shall be designed to:

1. (a) Increase the capacity of grassroots organizations working at the local level and ensure New York state invests in organizations serving gender expansive individuals.
2. (b) Increase transgender, gender non-binary and intersex cultural competence by investing in cultural competency programs or curriculums that are designed by, or in consultation with, gender expansive individuals.
3. (c) Address inequities in current funding distribution for organizations serving gender expansive individuals, including but not limited to organizations located outside of the city of New York.
4. (d) Enable unemployed gender expansive residents of New York to become gainfully employed taxpayers through job training and job placement services provided by organizations serving gender expansive individuals.
5. (e) Foster new and emerging gender expansive leadership through capacity building support.
6. (f) Decrease homelessness and increase access to social services by investing in organizations primarily serving transgender, gender non-binary and intersex individuals and that provide housing solutions dedicated to gender expansive individuals.

4. Subject to appropriation, moneys in the transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) wellness and equity program fund, pursuant to section ninety-five-k of the state finance law, may be used for the following purposes:

1. (a) Identifying leading community-based organizations involving and serving gender expansive individuals and providing them with grants to expand their existing work.
2. (b) Providing grants to organizations involving and serving gender expansive individuals to create supportive housing solutions and to identify, assist, and refer transgender, gender non-binary and intersex residents of New York state to supportive housing.
3. (c) Creating or funding existing programs serving gender expansive individuals that primarily coordinate inclusive health care for individuals who identify as transgender, gender non-binary, non-conforming or intersex.
4. (d) Providing grants to organizations involving and serving gender expansive individuals to increase the capacity of health care professionals to effectively provide gender affirming care. This includes the creation of educational materials or facilitation of capacity building training.
5. (e) Providing grants for behavioral health services developed by, or in consultation with, gender expansive individuals that offer mental health and substance use services for gender expansive youth, adults, seniors, and families.
6. (f) Providing grants for educational and vocational training programs developed by, or in consultation with, gender expansive individuals to increase the employment status and educational attainment level of gender expansive residents of New York state.
7. (g) Providing funds to improve data collection on gender identity and expression in New York state with a focus on gender expansive residents of New York state and their needs.