This list has been compiled in an effort to help artists across the nation find emergency funding in these unprecedented times. Please check the organization's website for further information about eligibility and application details.
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The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant
Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
Artists Fellowship Emergency Aid
COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resource
Crews Nation Global Relief Fund for Live Music Crews
Foundation of Contemporary Arts, Artist Relief Fund
The Jazz Foundation's Musicians' Emergency Fund
PEN America, Writers' Emergency Fund
The Recording Academy and MusiCares Relief Fund
Relief Fund for Muslim Artists and Activists
Queer Writers of Color Relief Fund
Boston Music Maker Relief Fund
Cambridge COVID-19 Emergency Fund
Erie Arts & Culture's Emergency Financial Assistance Fund
Greater Pittsburgh Emergency Fund for Artists
Theatre Community Benevolent Fund
Mass Cultural Council Relief Fund for Individuals
New York, Max's Kansas City Project
NYC Dancers Relief Fund (COVID-19)
The Vermont Community Foundation
Vermont Rapid Response Artist Relief
The Arts Commission Artist Relief Fund, Toledo
Chicago Theatre Workers Relief Fund
Chippewa Valley Artist Relief Fund
Crosshatch Artist Emergency Fund
Greater Columbus COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants for Artists
Indy Arts & Culture COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
Springboard for the Arts Personal Emergency Relief Fund
ArtsGreensboro Artist Emergency Relief Fund
Charlottesville Emergency Relief Fund for Artists
New Orleans Business Alliance Relief Fund for Gig Workers
North Carolina Artist Relief Fund
Oolite Arts Relief Fund for COVID-19
4 Culture Cultural Relief Fund
California Relief Fund for Artists and Cultural Practitioners
COVID-19 Artist Trust Relief Fund
IMAGINE 2020 Artist Assistance Fund
Laguna Beach Artists’ Benevolence Fund
Los Angeles Arts Emergency Relief Fund
The Martha Kate Thomas Fund for Artists
The San Francisco Arts & Artists Relief Fund
Seattle Artist Relief Fund Amid COVID-19
We're facing the harsh reality that many in the cultural sector have lost their jobs due to the impact of COVID-19.
Along with applying for grant funding opportunities, make sure you also apply for unemployment if you've recently lost your job and are eligible for unemployment benefits. Learn more.