Queer Creative Development Fund Application Form

Time to complete: ~5 minutes

Our goal: We want to fund your creative vision without making you jump through administrative hoops. Be brief, be bold, and let your past work speak for itself!

Section 1: About You

Hi, we’d love to get to know you more! Let’s start with the basics.

1. Full Name / Chosen Name

2. Pronouns

3. Email Address

4. Phone

Optional

5. Location (City)

6. State/Country

7. Creative Discipline

8. How do you identify within the LGBTQIA+ community?

Note: We prioritize funding for historically underrepresented intersections of the queer community.

Section 2: Your Work

Show us what you can do!

1. Primary Portfolio / Website

Link us directly to the best representation of your work—website, Instagram, Vimeo, Behance, GitHub, etc.

2. Secondary Links

Optional. E.g., a specific project, press feature, or publication.

3. Your Proudest Milestone

Max 50 words. Highlight 1–2 past achievements, exhibitions, publications, or completed projects that demonstrate your ability to execute your creative vision.

0/50 words

Section 3: The Project & Pitch

What are you building, and what do you need to make it happen?

2. Project Title

3. The Elevator Pitch

Max 50 words. In 2–3 sentences, what exactly will you create or accomplish with this funding?

0/50 words

4. The Impact

Max 100 words. How will this project impact the greater queer community and elevate your creative career?

0/100 words

5. Total Funding Requested ($)

6. Total Funding Needed for Proposed Project ($)

Give an estimate if the exact number is not known.

7. Additional Sources of Funds

Optional. Format: Grantor, amount; …

8. Budget Breakdown

Max 30 words. e.g., “$500 for fabric, $200 for studio rental, $300 to pay a collaborator”.

0/30 words

9. Estimated Completion Date

Section 4: Final Details

1. Are there any other collaborators involved in this project?

Yes No

2. If yes, briefly list them and links to their work samples

Names listed without work samples can’t be used for consideration.

3. Is this a standalone project or part of a proposed series?

4. How do you hope to pay forward any success this fund might help you achieve?

5. How did you hear about this fund?

* Indicates optional fields.