Resource Directory
This directory includes emergency grants, learning opportunities, relief funds, and support services aimed at creative community, artists, and cultural workers. We are continuously updating and adding to this collection of listings, and welcome your input.
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by American Guild of Musical Artists
Relief Fund provides support and temporary financial assistance to members
- Type: funding-program
- Topics: Relief Funding
- Sector: Music Industry, Performing Arts Sector
by The Haven Foundation
Fund for freelance artists. Please Note: The Haven Foundation does not give emergency grants or COVID-19 grants.
by The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen, catastrophic incident, and who lack the resources to meet that situation.
- Type: funding-program
- Topics: Relief Funding
- Sector: Visual Arts Sector
by Motion Picture & Television Fund
Resource list for the entertainment community including support hotline
- Type: funding-program, hotline
- Topics: Relief Funding
- Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Performing Arts Sector
by Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation
Currently CLOSED. The organization says to check back because there will be a Phase 2 Recovery program they will be running. The fund says it will spend millions trying to provide some relief to those who work in theatrical exhibition, distribution or vendors exclusive to it
- Type: funding-program
- Topics: Relief Funding
- Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry
by Washington Filmworks
Washington’s Film Industry + Coronavirus: Overiew for film industry
- Type: resource-directory
- Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Relief Funding, Relief Services, Unemployment
- Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry
by Film Festival Alliance
Ongoing: FFA’s Virtual Roundtable video conversations on COVID-19 response for film festivals
- Type: webinar/livestream
- Topics: Learning & Development
- Sector: Festival & Event Industry
by American Composers Forum (ACF)
Resource list of information and funds for composers and other artists.
by Sony
Sony Corporation established the "Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19," a 100 million US dollar fund to support those around the world affected by the COVID-19 virus.
- Type: article/gallery, funding-program
- Topics: Relief Funding
- Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Music Industry
by National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts will distribute $75 million in funding to nonprofit arts organizations across the country to help these entities survive the forced closure of their operations in response to the spread of COVID-19. Details regarding timing and applications are being developed and will be announced as soon as they are available.
- Type: article/gallery, funding-program
- Topics: Relief Funding, Relief Services
- Sector: Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector
by Hovercast
FREE Hovercast licenses to independent artists and small business owners to help hold virtual events with audience participation.
by Foundation for Contemporary Arts
$1,500 Emergency grants for visual and performing artists
- Type: funding-program
- Topics: Relief Funding
- Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Music Industry, Performing Arts Sector
by Office of Arts and Culture
Seattle Relief Fund was started by Ijeoma Oluo, a Seattle-based artist, author, speaker, and educator for Seattle artists impacted by COVID-19.
by CERF+ The Artists Safety Net
Emergency grant program for craftmakers and artists of various disciplines.
- Type: funding-program
- Topics: Relief Funding
- Sector: Visual Arts Sector
by ArtsFund
Immediate relief grants for non-profit arts organizations negatively impacted by COVID-19
- Type: funding-program
- Topics: Relief Funding
- Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector
by Arist Relief
Fund will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19; serve as an ongoing informational resource. The Fund has extend its initial September deadline for applications to December 10, 2020.
by Artist Trust
Rapid response $500-$5,000 grants for Washington State artists impacted by COVID-19.
by 4Culture
Hello 4Culture weekly webinar on navigating the COVID-19 outbreak for the arts & culture sector, including Q & A
- Type: webinar/livestream
- Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Business Planning & Admin, Facility & Venue Operations, Health & Wellness, Learning & Development, Relief Funding, Relief Services, Unemployment
- Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector
by 4Culture
Resource Hub by 4Culture for the arts sector. Regularly updated.
- Type: funding-program, service-program
- Topics: Relief Funding, Relief Services
- Sector: Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector
by Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists COVID-19 Updates and Resources is a constantly evolving hub for the latest news, resources and updates about COVID-19.
- Type: article/gallery, funding-program, resource-directory, service-program, tipsheet/factsheet, webinar/livestream
- Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Business Planning & Admin, Health & Wellness, Learning & Development, Relief Funding, Relief Services, Unemployment
- Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Music Industry, Performing Arts Sector
by Tele Med First
Talk to a Doctor by Phone, Video or Mobile App Anytime. No insurance needed. There is a service fee.
by Virginia Mason
Patients receive a virtual visit with their provider over video chat technology
by Pierce County
Worksheet for requesting Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration
by La Resistencia
Make 3 Phone Calls to Demand Adequate Health Care for Detainees at Northwest Detention Center
by Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Info sharing about nation wide impacts of disaster on philanthropy and possible solutions
by U-Haul
30-day Free Self-Storage for college students
by U-Heights
UHeights is hosting overnight U District Safe Lot, that will serve up to five vehicles (no RVs) and folks who are living in their cars.
by Facebook Page
Resource share group for parents: homework, child care and wrap around support, latest news from health authorities & more.
by Seattle Public Schools
Childcare for the families of first responders and essential workers
by Seattle Public Schools
Family resources during school closures (Multiple Languages)
- Type: article/gallery, resource-directory, tipsheet/factsheet, webinar/livestream
- Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Learning & Development, Youth & Families
- Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector
by NorthWest Share
Vegetarian meals, free
by Mutual Aid and Survival (PDX)
Collection of links and resources organized by Disability Justice Culture Club (PDX)
- Type: article/gallery, resource-directory, service-program, tipsheet/factsheet
- Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Health & Wellness, Learning & Development, Relief Services
- Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector
by Wa-BLOC (Washington Building Leaders of Change)
WA-BLOC providing free hot lunch for students in the Rainier Beach Community every Tuesday/Thursday while schools remain closed!
by COVID-19 Mutual Aid
Community-organized network for resource and informational sharing. Instagram account.
- Type: article/gallery, campaign, funding-program, resource-directory, service-program, tipsheet/factsheet
- Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Food & Shopping, Health & Wellness, Learning & Development, Relief Services, Rent Housing Utilities, Unemployment, Youth & Families
- Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector
by Washington Health Benefit Exchange
Individuals who have lost health insurance coverage after March 1, 2020 during the public health emergency will have until September 30, 2020 to sign up for coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder.
by New York Foundation for the Arts
The program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 for unexpected medical emergencies.
by Kiro 7
Recipe scaled down from the recommendations by the World Health Organization
by U.S. Department of Labor: Wage and Hour Division
Information on The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Paid Leave Rights, Fair Labor Standards, & more via U.S. Department of Labor.
by The Seattle Times
Seattle Times COVID-19 Latest News
- Type: article/gallery, resource-directory
- Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Facility & Venue Operations, Health & Wellness, Inspiration & Entertainment, Learning & Development, Relief Funding, Relief Services, Unemployment, Youth & Families
- Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector
by Public Health Insider
Resources for the deaf and hard of hearing community to help you stay safe during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. You can also call the National Deaf Hotline: 855-812-1001 (Video Phone).
by King County
King County compiled COVID-19 resource list. Base-level information is available in multiple langagues.
- Type: resource-directory
- Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Business Planning & Admin, Facility & Venue Operations, Health & Wellness, Relief Services, Youth & Families
- Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector
by SciPol Duke
Details on federal appropriations act H.R. 6074 for coronavirus preparedness and response
by Covid19 Mutual Aid - Seattle
Very solid resource list and active document that covers: local mutual aid, organizing toolkits, solidarity events and actions, resources for workers, and more. Visit @covid19mutualaid instagram for latest information.
- Type: article/gallery, campaign, petition/survey, resource-directory, service-program, tipsheet/factsheet
- Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Health & Wellness, Learning & Development, Relief Services, Youth & Families
- Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector
by Washington State's Paid Family & Medical Leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave under COVID-19
Tax filing extension, inability to pay business taxes, interest, requesting relief, & more.
- Type: funding-program, resource-directory, service-program, tipsheet/factsheet
- Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Facility & Venue Operations, Relief Funding, Relief Services
- Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector
by WA State Liquor & Cannabis Board
Washington State Guidelines Regarding the Coronavirus and the sale and licensing of these products for employers, businesses owners, and workers during COVID-19 pandemic.
by Start Up Washington: WA State Dept. of Commerce
Small business resource directory offered in multiple languages.
- Type: funding-program, resource-directory, service-program, tipsheet/factsheet
- Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Business Planning & Admin, Relief Funding, Relief Services
- Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector
by Office of the Insurance Commissioner Washington State
Event Cancellation Insurance & COVID-19
by The Riveter
Find remote work during COVID-19.
by Small Business Association (SBA)
SBA - Coronavirus Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources, multiple languages
- Type: funding-program, resource-directory, service-program, tipsheet/factsheet
- Topics: Business Planning & Admin, Relief Funding, Relief Services
- Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector
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