National Queer Arts Festival (NQAF) Support
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
National Queer Arts Festival (NQAF)
Geographic Scope: San Francisco Bay Area, California
Overview:
The NQAF is QCC's flagship annual festival celebrating LGBTQ arts and culture. While not a traditional grant, QCC provides various support opportunities for artists presenting at or participating in NQAF.
Festival Details:
- 29th edition as of 2026
- Multi-disciplinary arts presentations
- Theme-based programming
- Community-centered artistic celebration
Associated Programs:
- Creating Queer Community Grant (approximately 20 grants, $500-$1,500 each)
- Emerging Artist Program (15-20 minute commission slots)
- Workshop and panel presentations
- Film screenings and discussions
Historical Programs Presented at NQAF:
- Chronotopia: Media Program (video art focus)
- Global Masquerade Program (multidisciplinary performance)
- Black Family Reunion Program
- Dance, theater, visual art, and spoken word presentations
What QCC The Center for Lesbian Gay Bisexual actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $44K
- Median grant
- $44K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Oakland, CA.
Example grants
In Lakech Dance Academy · Oakland, CA
Program Support
$44K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Arts
- LGBTQ
- Performing arts
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