Within the queer community, chronically ill and disabled performers and cultural workers have been limited in their access to resources, opportunities, and funding. Oaklash strives to eliminate barriers for our community members whose social, racial, and economic position affects their access to stability and resources. With a continued focus on accessibility, Oaklash has created this resource to empower these members of our community.
- An illness or pain flare-up
- Loss of job associated with illness/disability
- Loss of funds associated with illness/disability
- Lack of accessible work or performance space
- Inability to meet basic needs associated with an inability to work full-time
We are offering small grants in the amount of $500 and $1000 to a select group of applicants in need.
Fill out this brief contact information and demographic form to confirm your eligibility* for the award
Applications will open May 13th, 2024 at 9:00AM PDT
Applications will close on June 15th, 2024 at 11:59PM PDT
Selected** applicants will be notified and payments will begin to go out by the end of June 2024
*Eligibility: - You are eligible for this grant if you work in and for performance including performers, costume makers, stage hands, producers, tech/lighting, and other performance support roles.
- You must live in one of these Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma Counties.
- You must be a US citizen in order to receive funds. However, if you are undocumented or have other restrictions in receiving funding but may receive funds through another adult you are eligible to apply. (Note: Oaklash is not liable or responsible for applicants receiving funds if you do not accept them directly. If you have someone else receiving funds on your behalf, we encourage you to decide on a plan for receiving those funds from them.)
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must identify as chronically ill and/or disabled (official diagnosis or proof of medical history NOT required) AND queer or trans, AND have a self-identified need of funding support.
**Selection will be done by random number generation. Applicants will be pulled at random until all funds ($5000 per grant period) are utilized. Applicants will not be notified of denial for the grant until all funds are claimed. Applicants who also identify as Black, Indigenous or a person of color will be prioritized by ensuring at least 70% of available funds are held for applicants who identify as such.
