Covid-19 Resource List

The IRS has launched its new online “Get My Payment” tool. You can check on the status of your Economic Impact Payment and add your direct deposit information if the IRS does not have it already. In order to check the payment status and/or to set up direct deposit, you will need information from either your 2019 federal tax return, or from 2018 if you have not yet filed for 2019.

PLEASE NOTE: those who did not file 2018 or 2019 tax returns should instead use the “Non-Filers” tool in order to determine their eligibility for payment.

Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act

Opportunities for Small Business in the CARES Act of 2020

Understanding the Unemployment Insurance Provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (Cares) Act

National Relief Funds and Financial Assistance

Actors Fund Emergency Assistance

Artist Relief

Artist Relief Project

CERF+

Foundation for Contemporary Arts

International Arts Movement: Hilary Teachout Grants honor the memory of the wife of Terry Teachout, the renowned Wall Street Journal theater critic who has been a friend of International Arts Movement. Emergency relief grants are available for performing and other artists whose work has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

League of Professional Theatre Women

RAUSCHENBERG MEDICAL EMERGENCY GRANTS

Local Relief Funds, Financial Assistance, and more

Bay Area

Center for Cultural Innovation (currently closed)

Theatre Bay Area Performing Arts Worker Relief Fund

Boston

ArtsBoston

Theater Community Benevolent Fund

Cape Cod

Cape Cod Arts Relief Fund

Chicago

Chicago Artist Guide

Chicago COVID Hardship & Help (currently closed)

Chicago Theatre Workers Relief Fund

Emergency Rent Assistance (currently closed)

Mutual Aid Volunteer Sign Up

Columbus

Greater Columbus Arts Council COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants for Artists

Denver

Denver Actors Fund (currently closed)

Los Angeles

COVID-19 Emergency Health Grant For Artists (currently closed)

COVID-19 Los Angeles One Degree Resource List

DCA COVID-19 Arts Emergency Relief Fund

Employment Development California

(Gov. Newsom has waived the one week waiting period for those unemployed or disabled by Covid-19)

LA Stage Alliance Resources

Kansas City, MO

[highlight style=”yellow” ]NEW[/highlight]Theatre Community Fund of KC / Theatre League

Memphis

ArtsMemphis Artist Emergency Fund (currently closed)

Minnesota

Springboard for the Arts Emergency Fund (currently on pause)

New Haven

New Haven Creative Sector Relief Fund

New York City

The American Theatre Wing Theatre Artists Relief Fund

Artist Community Relief Fund: Abrons Arts Center and Henry Street Settlement are offering $250 grants to up to 40 artists and arts workers who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and live in the following zip codes: 10002, 10009, 10013. (currently closed)

Emergency CASH Assistance through HRA

Indie Theater Fund / Indie Theater Fund Request Doc (currently closed)

New York Community Trust: NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund (currently closed)

NYC COVID-19 Services & Resources

NYC Health FAQ Sheet

NYS Unemployment FAQ

NY Unemployment (Governor Cuomo waived the 7 day wait period for unemployment benefits)

One Shot Deal Emergency Assistance Program

[highlight style=”yellow” ]NEW[/highlight]Playwrights Horizons The Artists’ Relief Fund

North Carolina

Durham Artists Relief Fund

NC Artist Relief Fund (currently closed)

Philadelphia

The Black Theatre Alliance of Philadelphia Micro Grants

Philadelphia Performing Artists’ Emergency Fund Application (currently closed)

Theatre Philadelphia Emergency Relief

Pittsburgh

Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s Artist Emergency Fund (currently closed)

Portland

Portland Area Artist Emergency Relief Fund (currently closed)

The RACC Relief Fund (currently closed)

Seattle

4 Culture: CULTURAL RELIEF FUND (currently closed)

City announces $1.1 million and rent relief to support arts organizations in the coronavirus economic crisis

COVID-19 Financial Help in Washington State

Spokane

Spokane Artists & Creatives Fund

St. Louis

The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis Artist Relief Fund (currently closed)

Washington, DC

Theatre Washington Emergency Fund

Worcester

Worcester Creative Relief Fund (currently closed)

International

United Kingdom

Equity UK Advice to Equity Members

Ireland Artist Emergency Relief Fund (currently closed)

NHS

Theatre Resources for Isolation

UK Arts Council

UK COVID-19 Freelance Artists Resources

UK Mutual Aid Resources

Canada

Resources for Canadian Artists

Theatre Alberta Resources

Australia

Resources for Australian Creative Practitioners, Part I

Academia

ATHE: Resources for Teaching Online

The Best Services and Settings for Remote Music Lessons (with step-by-step instructions)

Resources for moving dance-based pedagogy online

Teaching Theatre Online: A Shift in Pedagogy Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

Other Useful Links

Coronavirus Resource Kit

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Online Meeting Resources Toolkit for Facilitators During Coronavirus Pandemic

Remote and Remote Friendly Employers

Ways to help your community

Broadway Relief Project: COVID-19

Database of Localized Resources During COVID 19 Outbreak

Willing to help immune-compromised people in need

Mutual Aid Hub

No Neighbors in Need NYC

Events

The Actors Fund Financial Wellness Program: (Multiple Dates) Resources, community, and support to help performing arts professionals maintain financial health and well-being during this challenging time. Facilitated by Financial Wellness Counselor Rebecca Selkowe, J.D., each single-session meeting will provide an overview of available federal and NY-based financial assistance and relief; discuss cash flow management strategies; and address as many of participants’ questions as possible.

Arts U: Arts and Culture Sector and The Coronavirus: What we know and how to move forward March 19 (Recorded and available for streaming)

Howlround Livestreaming Panel: Artists In a Time of Global Pandemic March 16 (Recorded and available for streaming)

Health and Safety Information

AFL-CIO COVID-19 Outbreak Resources

Behind the Scenes: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative

The Friedman Health Center

In the Rooms

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Online Intergroup: Alcoholics Anonymous

Open Path Collective: Affordable Therapy / Affordable Counseling

Taking care of your Mental Health

Useful News / Articles