COVID Relief Funds for Musicians

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3	The Actors Fund	Offers emergency financial assistance, affordable housing, health care and insurance counseling, senior care and secondary career development.	https://actorsfund.org/	All types of artists	National	info@actorsfund.org
4	American Association of Independent Music	The organization is still surveying indie music companies about how the coronavirus pandemic is disrupting their businesses. The results will inform the organization’s discussions with the New York Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, as well as its investigations of federal assistance programs.	https://www.a2im.org/a2im-covid-19-member-faq/	Indie musicians	New York, National	info@A2IM.org
5	American Federation of Musicians	The AFM is calling on Congress to provide immediate economic relief on behalf of musicians and other working people in the midst of the crisis, including expanded unemployment benefits and a moratorium on evictions, foreclosures and utility shut-offs. The organization has a resource page providing more information. Additionally, disabled AFM members can apply for financial aid through its longstanding Petrillo Memorial Fund.	https://www.afm.org/covid-19/	Musicians	US, Canada	https://www.afm.org/about/contact/
6	American Guild of Musical Artists Relief Fund	Any AGMA member in good standing is invited to apply for financial assistance under the AGMA Relief Fund, which has temporarily doubled the amount of assistance available to those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.	https://agmarelief.org/
7	Americans for the Arts Coronavirus Survey	This five-minute survey was created to collection information on the financial and human impacts of the pandemic on arts and cultural organizations.	https://surveys.americansforthearts.org/s3/CoronavirusImpactSurvey
8	Artist Relief	A coalition of national arts grantmakers (including Academy of American Poets, Artadia, Creative Capital, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, MAP Fund, National YoungArts Foundation and United States Artists) launched this $10 million relief fund, which will provide $5,000 grants to artists facing "dire financial emergencies" due to the pandemic. The coalition has also joined forces with Americans for the Arts to co-launch an impact survey to better identify the needs of artists and creative workers.	https://www.artistrelief.org/
9	Artist Relief Project	Anyone pursuing the arts as a career (any discipline, any level of experience) can request financial support from the Artist Relief Project, which will provide applicants 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. The Artist Relief Project is an initiative by Artly World Nonprofit. It is a registered nonprofit based in Austin, with the mission to empower children, families and communities through creative arts initiatives and opportunities.	https://artistreliefproject.org/			ArtistRelief@ArtlyWorld.org
10	Artist Relief Tree	Anyone who is an artist can request funds from the Artist Relief Tree, which plans to fulfill every request with a flat $250 on a first-come-first-serve basis. The fund is currently not accepting new requests until it can secure more funding, but if you would like to be informed if and when the opportunity becomes available again, click here.	https://artistrelieftree.com/			info@artistrelieftree.com
11	ASCAP Music Unites Us	Performance-rights organization ASCAP has launched a site to help its songwriter, composer and music publisher members stay connected and financially stable during this uncertain time. It includes information on how to receive ASCAP royalties through direct deposit, an online works registration application, access to free mental health services for ASCAP members and more.	https://musicunitesus.bandzoogle.com/home
12	Audio Assemble	Music education hub Audio Assemble has put together a list of online remote opportunities for U.S.-based musicians during the COVID-19 outbreak, including both short-term and long-term job opportunities. It is also raising money for its first live streaming music festival, PLUGGED IN, set for April 8-10. Musicians can apply for paid opportunities to perform during the livestream here.	https://audioassemble.com/resources-for-musicians-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/
13	Backline	Backline was established to connect music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness providers. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the organization has established a virtual support group that plans to meet regularly via the Zoom app.	https://backline.care/			https://backline.care/contact/
14	Blues Foundation	The Blues Foundation launched an emergency relief fund for full-time blues musicians whose revenue streams have been severely diminished by the pandemic. Find out how to request funding here. Meanwhile, the foundation's longstanding HART Fund also helps underinsured or uninsured blues musicians and their families in financial need due to a range of health concerns.	https://blues.org/covid-19-fund/
15	Convertkit Creator Fund	What began as a $50,000 fund for active creators experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 has now reached $154,000 in funding. The fund covers up to $500 per creator to help cover medical, childcare, housing or grocery needs. As of March 18, the fund has received more than 6,000 applications, and the website notes, “Our current fund will be exhausted well before we can get to everyone.”	https://creatorfund.ck.page/
16	COVID-19 Music Production Response Group	A Facebook group meant as an “open forum for constructive debate about the effects of COVID-19 on music production industry professionals,” according to administrators. Its nearly 4,000 members (as of March 18) are sharing news updates, suggested actions, job opportunities and other resources.	https://www.facebook.com/groups/2396222610479031/?ref=share
17	COVID-19 Mutual Aid Fund for LGBTQI+ BIPOC Folks (GoFundMe)	This more than $70,000 fund prioritizes LGBTQI+, non-binary, gender fluid and gender non-conforming people of color whose livelihoods have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The first round of funding closed on March 17, but organizers say they plan to continue to raise funds through mid-April.	https://www.gofundme.com/f/covid19-relief-fund-for-lgbtqi-bipoc-folks
18	Crew Nation	Live Nation has donated an initial $5 million to launch this global relief fund for live music crews, and will match the next $5 million in donations as well. Check back here for the funding application to come.	https://www.livenationentertainment.com/crewnation/			crewnation@hobmusicforward.org
19	Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund	Equal Sound, an organization that strives to break down traditional genre boundaries through events and advocacy, is inviting musicians who have lost income due to the pandemic to apply for funds. Applicants must provide proof they had a confirmed concert cancelled over the coronavirus to receive the money.	https://equalsound.org/musicians-corona-relief-fund-application/
20	Facebook Small Business Grants Program	In response to the pandemic, Facebook is offering $100 million in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses around the world, including music and live events businesses. More details to come (you can sign up for updates here). Facebook also has a new Business Resource Hub to help small businesses prepare for and manage disruptions like COVID-19.	https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grants
21	Fannie Mae COVID-19 Mortgage Relief	In addition to foreclosure and eviction relief offered by the federal CARES Act, the government-sponsored loan servicer is offering mortgage relief for homeowners who have experienced job loss, income reduction or sickness due to COVID-19. Options include payment relief through forbearance, late fee relief, repayment plans and permanent loan modifications to maintain or reduce monthly payments. Fannie Mae's Disaster Response Network also offers both homeowners and renters help with the broader financial challenges posed by the coronavirus by providing access to HUD-approved housing counselors who can create personalized action plans, offer financial coaching and budgeting and more.	https://www.knowyouroptions.com/covid19assistance			resource_center@fanniemae.com
22	Foundation for Contemporary Arts	The New York-based foundation has created a temporary fund for experimental artists of all disciplines who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. It is disbursing one-time $1,000 grants to artists who have had performances canceled or postponed. Apply here.	https://www.foundationforcontemporaryarts.org/grants/emergency-grants
23	Freddie Mac COVID-19 Mortgage Relief	The government-sponsored loan servicer is offering a variety of mortgage relief options during the pandemic, including forbearance, waiving penalty and late fee assessments, halting all foreclosures and evictions living in Freddie Mac-owned homes until at least May 17, 2020 and offering loan modifications to maintain or lower payments.	http://www.freddiemac.com/about/covid-19.html
24	Freelance Coop Emergency Fund	The Freelance Coop, which connects creative freelancers with business resources, created an emergency fund for freelancers adversely affected by the pandemic. Examples of funding usage are unexpected childcare costs due to school closures, client cancellations, and medical expenses due to the virus itself. As of March 18, the fund had $35,279 in requests and $5,299.69 raised, and is continuing to call for donations to keep up with demand.	https://freelancecoop.org/emergencyfund/	Freelancers	New York	freelancecoop.org
25	Freelancers Relief Fund	The Freelancers Union has set up a relief fund for freelance workers through its nonprofit subsidiary Working Today. The fund, which is accepting donations now, will provide grants of up to $1,000 per household to freelancers experiencing economic hardship as a result of the pandemic. Applications open on April 2.	https://www.freelancersunion.org/resources/freelancers-relief-fund/?utm_source=Freelancers+Union+List&utm_campaign=b5f1a22149-Freelancers-Relief-Fund-email-3-26-2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_de7ca13e56-b5f1a22149-106857281&mc_cid=b5f1a22149&mc_eid=fc5473890a	Freelancers	National	membership@freelancersunion.org
26	Gospel Music Trust Fund	Individuals working in the gospel music field can submit a request for financial assistance to the Gospel Music Trust Fund, which grants funding in the event “of an emergency or major catastrophe, terminal or severe illness,” according to their website.	http://www.gospelmusictrustfund.org/	Gospel music artists, writers, musicians, and business professionals	Tennessee	http://www.gospelmusictrustfund.org/
27	HealthCare.gov Special Enrollment	Though no emergency special enrollment period has officially been instituted by the federal health insurance exchange due to the coronavirus outbreak, uninsured people are being invited to inquire about their eligibility for a special enrollment in light of the virus.	https://www.healthcare.gov/blog/coronavirus-marketplace-coverage/	COVID-19 Patients	US, UK	1-800-318-2596
28	Independent Venue Week	Non-profit organization Independent Venue Week has compiled a list of indie music venues that have launched GoFundMe and other fundraising campaigns to stay afloat during the nation-wide closures.	https://www.independentvenueweek.com/2020/03/independent-venue-fundraiser-megathread/	Independent Venues	US, UK	US Managing Partner/Co-Founder – Rev. MOOSE –moose@maraudergroup.com Events Specialist – Cecilie Nielsen – cecilie@maraudergroup.com Media Specialist – Phillipe Roberts – phillipe@maraudergroup.com UK Founder – Sybil Bell – sybil@independentvenueweek.com Director of UK – Chloe “Colin” Ward – chloe@independentvenueweek.com Venue Liaison, Touring and Production – Charlie Rickard – charlie@independentvenueweek.com Communications, Campaigns and Venue Reps – Ruby Horton – ruby@independentvenueweek.com Press – Alex and Josh at Full Fat PR – ivw@wearefullfat.com
29	International Bluegrass Music Association’s BlueGrass Trust Fund	Current or former bluegrass music professionals can apply here for financial grants and loans, which are generally between $500 and $5,000. The association has also created a coronavirus-specific resource page.	https://ibma.org/bluegrass-trust-fund/	Bluegrass music professionals	US	info@ibma.org
30	Jazz Foundation of America Musicians’ Emergency Fund	This fund offers financial support, housing assistance and pro bono medical care for musicians who have made a living playing blues, jazz and roots music.	https://jazzfoundation.org/musicians-emergency-fund/	Musicians who have made a living playing blues, jazz, and roots music	New York	info@jazzfoundation.org
31	Larrosa Music Group Financing Program	Larrosa Music Group has set up a special financing program for music professionals affected by the pandemic. The maximum term is one year for a maximum amount of $20,000, with interest rates ranging from 7.5 to 10 percent. The program is open to session and live musicians; anyone who collects royalties through PROs or distribution companies; and agencies, producers, record labels and publishers who manage musicians and can provide proof of cancellations of shows, recordings or other remunerated activity as well as verify income of at least $2,500 in the last 12 months. Applications are open until May 1. (Note that the web page is in Spanish but can be translated.)	https://www.larrosa.pro/finaciacion-afectados-covid19	Companies, producers, artists and musicians	Estonia	https://www.larrosa.pro/finaciacion-afectados-covid19
32	League of American Orchestras	America's only national service organization devoted solely to orchestras, the League has set up a landing page of resources to assist affected orchestra workers during the pandemic, including advocacy campaigns, fundraising resources, a discussion group and more.	https://americanorchestras.org/advocacy-government/disaster-relief-for-nonprofits/coronavirus.html#letter	Orchestras	New York	member@americanorchestras.org
33	Leveler.info	The “peer-to-peer wealth distribution” service is a tool for salaried workers to donate funds across a database of freelancers, service industry and gig economy workers who are impacted by coronavirus health and safety restrictions.	https://www.leveler.info/	creative community and service industry	New York	leveler.info@gmail.com
34	Missed Tour	Artists and bands who have been displaced from touring due to the pandemic can list their merchandise on this site to help offset lost revenue -- with zero charges or fees. Apply to be added to the site here.	https://missedtour.org/	Indie Musicians
35	MusiCares	The Recording Academy and its charitable foundation MusiCares have committed $2 million in total to a COVID-19 Relief Fund, established to assist those in the music community who have been affected by the pandemic. People can donate and apply for assistance by navigating to the fund’s official web page.	https://www.grammy.com/musicares	Musicians		https://www.grammy.com/contact
36	Music Health Alliance	The Nashville-based Music Health Alliance provides healthcare support services to uninsured members of the music industry.	https://www.musichealthalliance.com/	music industry professionals and their families	US	info@musichealthalliance.com
37	Musicians Foundation	The New York-based nonprofit established a new emergency grant program in response to the pandemic, offering all eligible applicants up to $200 each. After receiving an “immense volume of applications,” the foundation placed a temporary hold on all applications on March 13. Check this page for updates.	http://www.musiciansfoundation.org/	Professional muscians	New York	info@musiciansfoundation.org
38	Music Maker Relief Foundation	The foundation, which provides ongoing support to American artists 55 and older who live in chronic poverty, also gives out emergency grants to artists in crisis. It is now soliciting donations to ensure the stability of vulnerable elderly musicians during the pandemic.	https://musicmaker.org/overview/	Musicians that make traditional music of the South	North Carolina	411@musicmaker.org
39	#MusicUnited	Music workers in need of financial help during the crisis can apply for assistance at this volunteer-run website, which was set up to facilitate peer-to-peer giving. Applications are reviewed and posted within 24 hours, and 100% of all donations go directly to the affected person. Musicians are also urged to list their virtual concerts on the site.	https://musicunited.me/	Musicians and music industry workers		https://twitter.com/MusicUnitedUs
40	New Music Solidarity Fund	This artist-led initiative is granting emergency funding to freelance musicians "working in new creative, experimental or improvised music" who have been adversely impacted by the coronavirus crisis. The fund has already raised more than $130,000 and beginning on March 31, eligible artists may apply for grants of up to $500.	https://www.newmusicusa.org/content/solidarity-fund/	Musicians	New York	info@newmusicusa.org
41	NOMAD Fundraiser for the Touring Crew (GoFundMe)	Touring manager Frank Fanelli is aiming to raise $20,000 for touring crew members and roadies who have lost income due to gig cancellations and postponements. Donations close at the end of March.	https://www.gofundme.com/f/nomadfundraiser	People in the Music Industry		https://www.facebook.com/gofundme
42	Patreon What the Fund Grant Program	The crowd-funding platform has set up a grant program to benefit select artists who have been impacted by the coronavirus. Patreon itself kickstarted the fund by donating $10,000 and is currently accepting contributions. Grant recipients will be chosen by a board of fellow creators.	https://patreonforms.typeform.com/to/SptV8y?utm_source=events&utm_medium=typeform&utm_campaign=streamathon&utm_content=grants	CLOSED APPLICATION
43	Pinetop Perkins Foundation’s Assistance League	PAL provides financial assistance to elderly musicians for medical and living expenses. Preference is given to blues artists, though musicians in other genres may be eligible depending on available funds.	https://www.pinetopperkinsfoundation.org/pinetop-assistance-league	Elderly Musicians	Mississippi	pinetopperkinsfoundation@gmail.com
44	PLUS1 Covid-19 Relief Fund	In response to the devastating COVID-19 outbreak, PLUS1 has launched a PLUS1 COVID-19 Relief Fund to coordinate our efforts to support those in our community most at risk from the pandemic. PLUS1 is working with leading non-profit organizations and several local organizations around the country to provide immediate assistance to musicians and music industry workers for medical expenses, lodging, clothing, food and other vital living expenses to those impacted due to sickness or loss of work.	http://plus1.org/covidrelief	Musicians and music industry workers and those whose physical health, mental health, safety and wellbeing ar most at risk	US, Canada	https://www.facebook.com/plus1org/
45	Record Union Wellness Starter Pack	In coordination with industry experts, the digital music distributor created this "toolbox for wellbeing" for overwhelmed music professionals. Thought not specific to the coronavirus, the Wellness Starter Pack includes guides to mindfulness, nutrition, positivity, sleep and exercise that can help lower stress, anxiety and depression levels during the shutdown.	https://thewellnessstarterpack.com/#start	Musicians		helena.aru(at)recordunion.com PR Manager
46	SAG-AFTRA COVID-19 Disaster Fund	SAG-AFTRA members who are in an emergency financial crisis related to coronavirus may request assistance to cover basic expenses like rent, mortgage, utilities and medical bills. To apply to the fund, members must have paid their dues through October 2019.	https://sagaftra.foundation/assistance/disasterrelief/	people who are unable to pay their basic living expenses (food/housing/health care) over the next two months	New York	https://www.facebook.com/sagaftraFOUNDATION
47	Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program	The Small Business Administration has designated COVID-19 as a qualifying event for economic injury disaster loans. However, you must be located in a “declared disaster area” to apply for assistance. Check if your state qualifies here.	https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp	Small Businesses	US	answerdesk@sba.gov
48	Soundfly	Online music course hub Soundfly has put together a free Guide to Learning Things Effectively Online for musicians in quarantine who want to continue learning or practicing skills virtually.	https://soundfly.com/	Musicians		support@soundfly.com.
49	SoundGirls Coronavirus Relief Fund	SoundGirls, an organization which supports women working in professional audio and music production, is offering $100 gift cards to live event production workers who have been put out of work due to the pandemic.	https://soundgirls.org/soundgirls-coronavirus-relief/	Production Techs	California	soundgirls@soundgirls.org
50	Sound Royalties	In light of the crisis, music finance firm Sound Royalties is allocating $20 million to offer a no-cost royalty advance funding option through May 16. Songwriters, performing artists, producers and other creators with royalty income can apply for cash advances on a one-year repayment schedule, cost-free.	https://soundroyalties.com/no-cost-funding/	Musicians		https://soundroyalties.com/contact/
51	Sweet Relief COVID-19 Fund	Sweet Relief has established a donor-directed fund to be used specifically for musicians and music industry workers affected by the coronavirus. Funds will go towards medical expenses, lodging, clothing, food and other vital living expenses for those who get sick or lose work due to the pandemic.	https://www.sweetrelief.org/covid-19-fund.html	Musicians and Music industry workers	California	info@sweetrelief.org
52	Tour Support	Tour Support, a mental health nonprofit for the live music industry, is offering independent touring contractors whose tours have been postponed or cancelled one month of free online therapy through Better Help (apply here). In addition, Shading the Limelight is offering the Tour Support community two free weeks of emotional wellness coaching (email shajjar@shadingthelimelight.com for an appointment). Check the Tour Support Twitter for more updates to come.	https://www.lighthopelife.org/tour-support	Touring Professionals	California	https://www.lighthopelife.org/contact
53	Viral Music -- Because Kindness is Contagious	Independent musicians are invited to use this more than 21,000-member Facebook support group to connect with music fans. “Use this joint to post links to your merch store, online shows, Patreon, or online music lessons,” organizers write. “If you’ve had a gig cancelled, post the city and your Venmo/PayPal -- many of us would love to pass along our ticket refunds to you.”	https://www.facebook.com/groups/622864291902580/?multi_permalinks=625025531686456&notif_id=1584417344858800&notif_t=group_highlights			https://www.facebook.com/groups/622864291902580/?multi_permalinks=625025531686456&notif_id=1584417344858800&notif_t=group_highlights
54	Winston House Creative Community Fund	This site pairs people in the music industry in need of financial help with people who wish to donate money through Venmo or Paypal. So far, it has made more than 5,000 matches. Apply to get paired with a donor here.	https://www.winstonhouse.com/creativecommunityfund	workers and freelancers in the music, entertainment and creative industries	California	creativecommunityfund@winstonhouse.com
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