National Programs
The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant
- For qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors who are able to demonstrate a minimum involvement of ten years in a mature phase of his or her work
- One-time assistance for a specific emergency; while they recognize the economic toll of the COVID-19 crisis, they regrettably are not able to assist with funds to replace lost or interrupted income
- The maximum amount of this grant is $15,000; an award of $5,000 is typical
- This program has no deadlines
Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
- For those who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists and arts administrators
- A one-time micro-grant of $200
Artists Fellowship Emergency Aid
- For professional fine artists and their families dealing with immediate medical emergencies and their aftermaths
- Year-round opportunity, except in the months of July and August
- Best time to apply in at the beginning of the month
Artist Relief Project
- For any artist in any discipline who has been impacted by COVID-19-related cancellations and closures
- Stipends and support were given on a first-come, first-serve basis with a one-time emergency stipend of $200 and free resources and support to pursue alternative economic opportunities
- Alternative needs-based opportunity was also available
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COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resource
- For freelance artists looking for funding opportunities, wellness support, job opportunities, or information on how to take action to advocate for the arts
Crews Nation Global Relief Fund for Live Music Crews
- For live music crews who have been directly impacted as shows are put on pause due to COVID-19
- Accepting applications in phases based on when shows were originally scheduled to play
Freelancers Relief Fund
- For freelancers who primarily reside in the United States and experiencing a sudden decrease of at least 50% of income as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Assistance of up to $1,000 per household
- Applications may be temporarily closed, check the website for updates
Foundation of Contemporary Arts, Artist Relief Fund
- For visual and performing artists who have sudden, unanticipated opportunities to present their work to the public when there is insufficient time to seek other sources of funding or incur unexpected or unbudgeted expenses for projects close to completion with committed exhibition or performance dates
- Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is now $1,700
- Deadline is ongoing
The Haven Foundation
- For freelance professional artists who have experienced a recent, unforeseen emergency or triggering event that has significantly and adversely affected the qualified person’s ability to produce, perform and/or market his/her work and, thus, creates the need for immediate relief funds and/or assistance
- All work must be done in the United States
The Jazz Foundation's Musicians' Emergency Fund
- For musicians who have made a living playing blues, jazz, and roots music
- Support programs include housing and emergency assistance, pro-bono medical, disaster relief, and COVID-19 emergency funding
PEN America, Writers' Emergency Fund
- For professional writers
- Grants of $500 to $1,000 based on applications that demonstrate an inability to meet an acute financial need
Relief Fund for Muslim Artists and Activists
- The application window is temporarily closed, please check their website for updates
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
- For musicians and music industry workers affected by the Coronavirus
- A donor-directed fund
Queer Writers of Color Relief Fund
- For queer writers of color only
- Grants of $100 to $500 based on need
- Applications have been paused, please check the website for updates