We know that the arts, entertainment, and live events industries have been hit particularly swiftly by the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering grants to performers, artists, and technicians who have lost their income due to the current pandemic. ​Click here to apply for a grant

During this time of incredible crisis, Black Box Live producers Good Counsel Service, Inc sprang into action. They, along with their network setup up the infrastructure to be able to provide 0% interest micro loans to those who have been affected financially during this time of global crisis. Click here to apply for a 0% Interest Micro Loan

Artist Relief is an initiative organized by the Academy of American Poets, Artadia, Creative Capital, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, MAP Fund, National YoungArts Foundation, and United States Artists—all small to mid-sized national arts grantmakers—that have come together in this unprecedented moment guided by the understanding that the wellbeing of artists has financial, professional, social, and mental dimensions, and should be fostered with a holistic framework of support.

As such, Artist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19; serve as an ongoing informational resource; and co-launch the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, designed by Americans for the Arts, to better identify and address the needs of artists moving forward. Click here to apply for an ArtistRelief.org Grant

Purpose: 

If your livelihood is being directly impacted by the Coronavirus crisis and you need support, post requests on this spreadsheet. If you are a white-collar employee working from home and still being paid your full salary, fulfill the requests below. GIVE GENEROUSLY: the only way to earn what you have, is to give it away. 

What this sheet is best for:

  • If your income streams have been directly affected as a result of COVID-19, you can request emergency financial mutual aid here.
  • We are modeling these requests on microgrants. We recognize that these are emergency times and require an emergency response, and so there are many significant differences from traditional microgrant programs. That said, microgrants (small, one-time infusions of cash) have been demonstrated to have immense impacts on the lives of those who receive them.

In the interest of distributing aid to everyone (or as many people as possible) who needs it, we ask that you please think about the amount you are requesting. Your request is much more likely to be fulfilled if it is for an amount under $500, even more likely if it is under $250.

Click Here to Apply for a COVID19 Financial Solidarity spreadsheet grant

At Kiva, we believe in character over credit and the power of community-based lending. Because of these beliefs, we provide funding opportunities for entrepreneurs where conventional lenders won’t.

Click Here to Apply for a KIVA 0% Interest Loan

OTHER COVID-19 RELIEF RESOURCES:

 

BLACK BOX LIVE!

Together with our friends at HC Universal Network, we have launched Black Box Live, a new online variety show featuring talent from across the United States and the internet. Tune in and enjoy comedy, animation, shorts, theater, live music, mixed media, and more. Our aim is to showcase and support the artists who have been affected by COVID-19 and to bring a little more entertainment to quarantine.

​Visit the Black Box Live website and follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on upcoming episodes and contributors.

If you are able to donate and would like to support the featured artists, please make a contribution to our Good Counsel charity fund.