SDC Covid-19 Resource List
(as of 12.16.20)
This list will be updated as new resources emerge. Please submit suggestions to Membership@SDCweb.org.
A video message from SDC President Evan Yionoulis
Support and information for SDC Members
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Emergency Assistance Fund
Information from the SDC-League Health and Pension Funds
Arts Agency and Arts Service Organization Resource Pages and Roundups
COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resource list
Creative Capital List of Arts Resources
Mayors Office of Media and Entertainment – Office of Nightlife
New England Foundation for the Arts
Playwrights Horizons Resources for Artists
Theatre Community Benevolent Fund
Federal Relief Information: CARES ACT of 2020 / Unemployment Resources
AEMI Flowchart: Government Support for Creative Professionals Impacted by COVID-19
Americans for the Arts and Action Fund Legislative Update on the CARES Act
Career One Stop State by State Unemployment Information
Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance FAQ and State by State Contact Information
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
National Relief Funds and Financial Assistance
Actors Fund Emergency Assistance
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
Theater Community Benevolent Fund
Cape Cod
Chicago
Chicago COVID Hardship & Help (currently closed)
Chicago Theatre Workers Relief Fund
Emergency Rent Assistance (currently closed)
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)
Kansas City, MO
NEWTheatre 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
NY Unemployment (Governor Cuomo waived the 7 day wait period for unemployment benefits)
One Shot Deal Emergency Assistance Program
NEWPlaywrights Horizons The Artists’ Relief Fund
North Carolina
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)
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)
Theatre Resources for Isolation
UK COVID-19 Freelance Artists Resources
Canada
Resources for Canadian Artists
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
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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
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
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Online Intergroup: Alcoholics Anonymous
Open Path Collective: Affordable Therapy / Affordable Counseling
Taking care of your Mental Health
Useful News / Articles
SDC Foundation Creates $300,000 Assistance Fund
Navigating Unemployment for Freelance Artists
Playbill National Tour Updates
TDF Beyond Broadway Show Closing Digest
The New York Times: Your Money: A Hub for Help During the Coronavirus Crisis
Broadway unions band together to ask for city and state relief