A list of resources and relief funds specifically for artists and freelancers to provide aid during COVID-19
Relief Funds:
- COVID-19 CARES Act | The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 passed Congress with strong bipartisan support and was signed into law by President Trump on December 27, 2020. Unemployment benefits will also be extended to those who typically do not qualify, such as gig economy workers, furloughed employees and freelancers. Check if you’re eligible for an Economic Impact Payment.
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance | Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is one of the federal CARES Act provisions that helps unemployed Californians who are not usually eligible for regular Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.
- The Actors Fund | Open to everyone (not just actors!) in entertainment; available to union and non-union entertainment workers
- AFM Local 47 | Emergency Relief Fund. Click here for a list of additional resources for musicians.
- Musicians Foundation | Individual grants for musicians
- Music Health Alliance | Emergency financial assistance is available for music professionals who are unable to pay their basic living expenses.
Resource Lists:
- ArtWork Archive | Financial Relief Resources for Artists During COVID-19
- COVID-19 Emergency Funding | Funding resources for Freelance Artists
- LA County Department of Arts and Culture | COVID-19 Resources
- Preservation Hall Foundation | List of grants, assistance and other resources for musicians during the COVID-19 health crisis.
- Californians for the Arts | Californians for the Arts advocates on the state and federal level for resources to support the creative industries during this public health and economic crisis.
- LA Department of Cultural Affairs | Arts resources during COVID-19
- California Arts Council | List of artist resources.
- Music Covid Relief | A resource brought by partners in the U.S. Music Community to help music professionals access information and applications to receive benefits made available by the CARES Act and the “Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.”
Other Resources: