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EMERGENCY FINANCIAL GRANTS
The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant
Emergency Grant | National
Painters, Printmakers, and Sculptors
Artist Relief
Emergency Grant | National
Artists
Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
Emergency Grant | National
US-based BIPOC Artists and Administrators
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
Emergency Grant | National
Bartenders
Bluegrass Trust Fund
Emergency Grant, Medical | National
Professionals in the Business of Bluegrass
The Blues Foundation Hart Fund for Health Related Needs
Emergency Grant, Medical | National
Blues Musicians and their Families
Dramatists Guild Foundation Emergency Grant
Emergency Grant | National
Playwrights, Composers, Lyricists, and Book Writers
Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | National
Musicians
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
Emergency Grant | National
Freelancers
Freelancers Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | National
Visual and Performing Artist
Jazz Foundation Emergency Assistance
Emergency Grant | National
Jazz Musicians
Music Cares COVID-19 Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | National
Music industry
Musician Foundation Grants
Emergency Grant | National
Musicians
New Music Solidarity Fund
Emergency Grant | National
Musician working in new, creative, experimental or improvised music and are freelance artists
Pen America Writer’s Emergency Fund
Emergency Grant | National
Writers
Rauschenberg Foundation Emergency Medical Aid
Emergency Grant, Medical | National
Professional Artists of all disciplines
Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | National
Restaurant workers
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
Emergency Grant/Disaster Loan Program | National
Individual who operates under a sole proprietorship or as an independent contractor
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Emergency Grant | National
Musicians and Music Industry Workers
Theatre Artists Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | National
Theatre Artists
Dance NYC COVID-19 Dance Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | New York City Metro Area
Dancers, Choreographers, Dance Photographers/Videographers, and Teaching Artist
Freelance Dance Workers COVID-19 Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | New York City Metro Area & New Jersey
Freelance Dance Workers
Indie Theater Fund Rapid Relief GRANTS due to Covid19
Emergency Grant | New York City
Companies, Venues, and Individuals working in NYC Independent Theater
Louis Armstrong Emergency Fund for Jazz Musicians
Emergency Grant | New York City Metro Area
Jazz Musicians
Max’s Kansas City Project Emergency Grants
Emergency Grant | New York City
Artists and Arts Presenters
Artists of Color Emergency Grants
Emergency Grant | Chicago
Artists of Color
Chicago Federation of Musicians Financial Relief
Emergency Grant | Chicago
Musicians
The Dancers’ Fund Financial Assistance
Emergency Grant | Chicago
Dancers
Season of Concern Chicago Emergency Assistance
Emergency Grant | Chicago
Theater Community
Boston Artist Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | Boston
Individual Artists
Greater Columbus Arts Council COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants
Emergency Grant | Columbus, Ohio
Artists
The Frederick Artist Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | Frederick, Maryland
Artist
Michigan Artist Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | Michigan
Musicians
Springboard for the Arts Personal Emergency Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | Minnesota
Artists
Montana Arts Council Strategic Investment Grants for Emergencies
Emergency Grant | Montana
Artists
NC Artist Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | North Carolina
Artists and Arts Presenters
Pittsburgh Arts Council Emergency Fund for Artists
Emergency Grant | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Artist
Portland Area Artist Emergency Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | Portland and Tri-county area
Artists
50 Arts COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | Seattle, Washington
Artists
The Music Maker Relief Foundation Emergency Grants
Emergency Grant | Southern Region
Musicians
Spokane Artists and Creatives Fund
Emergency Grant | Spokane, Washington
Artists
RESOURCE LISTS
Alliance of Artist Communities Emergency Relief Programs
Resource List | National
Arts
American for the Arts COVID-19 Resources and Response Center
Resource List | National
Arts
Art is Alive Resources and Information
Resource List | National
Arts
Billboard State-by-State Resource Guide for Music Professionals
Resource List | National
Arts
COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources
Resource List | National
Arts
Creative Capital Arts Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Resource List | National
Arts
I Care If You Listen COVID-19 Emergency Funding and Artist Resources
Resource List | National
Arts
Paul Weiss Coronavirus Relief Center
Resource List | National
Women Arts Emergency Resources
Resource List | National
Arts
New York Women in Film and Television Emergency Resource Directory
Resource List | NYC
Arts
NYC Department of Cultural Affairs COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources
Resource List | NYC
Arts
NYFA COVID-19 Emergency Resources
Resource List | New York State
Arts
CERF + COVID-19 Resources
Resource List | New York City
Arts
Eater List of Relief Funds for Restaurants, Bars, and Food Service Workers
Resource List | New York City
Food and Beverage Service Workers
Mental Health Support New Yorkers Can Access While Staying Home
Resource List | New York City
Arts
NYC COVID-19 Resources
Resource List | New York City
3 Arts Chicago Emergency Resources
Resource List | Chicago
Arts
Chicago Artist Guide COVID Resources
Resource List | Chicago
Arts
Chicago COVID-19 Resources
Resource List | Chicago
Lawyers for the Creative Arts COVID-19 Resources and Brief Service Response Center
Resource List | Chicago
Arts
CA Employment Development Department
Resource List | Los Angeles
LA City COVID-19 Resources
Resource List | Los Angeles
LA County COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
Resource List | Los Angeles
RESOURCES
AEMI Flowchart - how to access expanded unemployment insurance benefits
Resource | National
Arts
NELP Unemployment Insurance Provisions in the CARES Act
Resource | National
CSS Webinar on Expansion of Unemployment Insurance
Resource | NYC
COVID-19 Government Relief for Arts Workers
Resource | National
The Future of Work in a COVID-19 Economy
Resource | National
Creative Career Alternatives
Resource | National
Recruitment Trends Amid COVID-19
Resource | National
Debtors Anonymous
Resource l National
Underearners Anonymous
Resource l National
RESOURCES FOR COMEDIANS
Comedy Gives Back
Emergency Grant, Emotional and Social Support | National
Comedians
Comedians Helping Comedians
Emergency Grant | National
Comedians and members of the stand-up community