Covid-19 Resources for Filmmakers and Artists
Please note that Covid-19 resources are changing rapidly and this page will be updated as needed.
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL GRANTS
The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant
Emergency Grant | National
Painters, Printmakers, and Sculptors
AFC COVID-19 Emergency Financial Aid
Anonymous Was A Woman Emergency Relief Grant
Emergency Grant | National
Women-Identifying Visual Artists Over The Age of 40
Artist Now
Emergency Grant | Bay Area
POC, Women, or identify as LGBTQIA+
Artist Relief
Emergency Grant | National
Artists
Artist Relief Trust
Emergency Grant | Kentucky
Artists
Arts Council England
Emergency Grant | UK
Artists and Freelancers
Arts Greensboro Emergency Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | Greensboro, NC
Artists and Freelancers
Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
Emergency Grant | National
US-based BIPOC Artists and Administrators
Atlanta Artist Lost Gig Fund
Emergency Grant | Atlanta
Artists
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
COVID-19 Artist Emergency Fund
Emergency Grant | National
Artists
COVID-19 Artist Trust Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | Washington State
Artists
COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Journalists
Emergency Grant | International
Journalists
Creative Response Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | New Orleans
Artists
Cultural Relief Fund: Individuals
Emergency Grant | King County, Washington State
Artists
Cultural Relief Fund: Organizations
Emergency Grant | King County, Washington State
Arts Organizations
Documentary Freelancer Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | International
Freelancers
Dramatists Guild Foundation Emergency Grant
Emergency Grant | National
Playwrights, Composers, Lyricists, and Book Writers
Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | National
Musicians
Film Independent Emergency Filmmaker Support Fund
Emergency Grant | International
Independent Filmmakers
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
Emergency Grant | National
Freelancers
Freelancers Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | National
Visual and Performing Artist
Freelance Audio Fund
Emergency Grant | International
Freelancers
Jazz Foundation Emergency Assistance
Emergency Grant | National
Jazz Musicians
Journalism Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | International
Women Journalists
MPPF Emergency Grants
Emergency Grant | National
Motion Picture Industry
Music Cares COVID-19 Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | National
Music industry
Musician Foundation Grants
Emergency Grant | National
Musicians
Queer Writers of Color Relief 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
SDF Emergency Research and Development Grant
Emergency Grant/Disaster Loan Program | Southern U.S.
Documentary Filmmakers
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Emergency Grant | National
Musicians and Music Industry Workers
Dance NYC COVID-19 Dance Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | New York City Metro Area
Dancers, Choreographers, Dance Photographers/Videographers, and Teaching Artist
Indie Theater Fund Rapid Relief GRANTS due to Covid19
Emergency Grant | New York City
Companies, Venues, and Individuals working in NYC Independent Theater
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
Tamarack Foundation for the Arts Emergency Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | West Virginia
Artists
The Haven Foundation Freelancer Assistance
Emergency Grant | National
Artists
The Mayer Foundation
Emergency Grant | New York City
Artists and Art Organizations
The NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund
Emergency Grant | New York City
Non-Profits
The Personal Emergency Relief Fund
Emergency Grant | Minnesota
Artists
The Artist and Activist Relief List
Emergency Grant | National
Artists and Activists
Artist Relief Tree
Emergency Grant | National
Artists
RESOURCES
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
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
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
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
AEMI Flowchart – how to access expanded unemployment insurance benefits
Resource | National
Arts
NELP Unemployment Insurance Provisions in the CARES Act
Resource | National
COVID-19 Government Relief for Arts Workers
Resource | National