Fact check: How much government funding went to drag show during Biden admin?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, the Biden administration provided at least $105,600 in government funding that was used for drag-related events and programming:

• $75,000 to Fundacion Dialogo Diverso in Ecuador - The State Department paid this LGBTQ organization nearly $75,000 over three years, with $25,000 coming from a grant last year specifically used to produce a two-day drag workshop ^[1]. However, there's some discrepancy in reporting, as another source states the Ecuador drag show received $20,600 ^[2].
• $10,000 to Bearded Ladies Cabaret - This self-described "queer cabaret arts organization" received funding for "Beards on Ice," described as an ice skating drag show focused on climate change ^[3].

The funding came through the State Department's Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration for the Ecuador project ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important context about the purpose and scope of these grants:

• The Ecuador funding was part of broader LGBTQ advocacy work by Fundacion Dialogo Diverso, not exclusively for drag shows - the drag workshop was just one component of their programming ^{[1] [4]}
• These grants were characterized by Republican lawmakers as examples of wasteful spending, with Chairman Mast describing them as "radical, far-left grants" ^[2]
• The funding appears to be part of international diplomacy and cultural exchange programs, particularly the Ecuador grant which was administered through the State Department's refugee and migration bureau ^[4]

Political stakeholders who benefit from highlighting this spending include:

• Republican lawmakers like Chairman Mast who use these examples to criticize Biden administration spending priorities
• Conservative advocacy groups who can point to specific dollar amounts to argue against LGBTQ programming

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question, while factually seeking information, could be framed to suggest inappropriate use of taxpayer funds without providing context about:

• The relatively small amounts involved compared to overall government spending
• The legitimate diplomatic and cultural purposes these grants may serve
• The fact that drag programming was often one component of broader LGBTQ advocacy work, not the sole purpose of the funding

The question also doesn't acknowledge that some of the funding discrepancies in reporting (such as the $25,000 vs $20,600 figures for the Ecuador project) suggest the need for more precise accounting of how these funds were actually allocated ^{[1] [2]}.