Film - Television - Media Industry Archives - COVID-19 Handbook for the Creative Sector

Working Washington Small Business Grants Round 3

by Washington State Department of Commerce

The Governor recently approved an additional $70M towards small business relief. Maximum grant of $20,000, which can only cover expenses or costs incurred due to COVID-19 and that were necessary to continue business operations. Applications open the week of Nov. 30, priority deadline Dec. 10, 2020.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Emergency Fund for Journalists

by National Geographic

The fund will distribute support ranging from $1,000–8,000 USD for local coverage of the preparation, response, and impact of this global pandemic as seen through evidence-based reporting. The final deadline for applications is November 15, 2020.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Other Creative Sector

The Barbara Hammer Lesbian Experimental Filmmaking Grant

by Queer Art

*UPCOMING DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31ST, 2020* The Barbara Hammer Lesbian Experimental Filmmaking Grant is an annual grant that will be awarded to self-identified lesbians for making visionary moving-image art.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry

Auburn Project Support Grants & Poet Laureate

by City of Auburn

Upcoming City Of Auburn Project Grants and Poet Laureate Nomination. Application deadline: September 23rd, 2020.

Type: funding-program, service-program
Topics: Inspiration & Entertainment, Relief Funding
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Give Me Culture Grants

by Kent Washington

The City of Kent Arts Commission’s “Give Me Culture” program offers small, flexible grants to individuals, organizations and community groups for arts and culture projects and events that serve the public in Kent.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Grants for Student & Professional Visual Journalists

by Alexia Foundation

The Alexia has for 30 years given grants to student and professional visual journalists to help them produce projects that inspire change by addressing topics that are socially significant. The deadline is Oct. 5, 2020.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Other Creative Sector

Grant & Loan Fund for Early-Stage Arts, Creative, and Cultural Cooperatives

by AmbitioUS

The Grant & Loan Fund will provide $125,000 in general operating support grants of up to $25,000 each to five creative-industry cooperative enterprises. Application deadline: Monday, October 5, 2020.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Business Planning & Admin, Facility & Venue Operations, Relief Funding
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Resources for Teaching Artists

by Teaching Artist Guild (TAG)

Resource directory with information specific to teaching artists.

Type: resource-directory, webinar/livestream
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Health & Wellness, Relief Funding, Relief Services
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resource

by Freelance Artist Resource

This list is specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community.

Type: resource-directory
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, 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

Support for the Arts in Renton

Funding for arts, cultural and heritage projects that serve residents and visitors in Renton, Washington.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Learning & Development
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

WLA Legal Advice Week Telephone Clinic

by Washington Lawyers for the Arts

WLA is pleased to announce WLA Legal Advice Week (“WLA LAW”), a special week-long pro bono telephone clinic where artists and arts professionals statewide can get 30 minutes of free advice related to their legal issues.

Type: hotline, service-program
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Tips for Community Funding In Challenging Times

by The Creative Independent

Void Academy's Siena Oristaglio offers advice for artists on how to raise funds to support themselves during crisis.

Supporting Artists and Writers with Children

by Sustainable Arts Foundation

Grants for arts organizations that have residencies and programs that support artists and writers with children. Application closes September 30th, 2020.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Facility & Venue Operations, Youth & Families
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Artists and Writers with Children Residency Grants

by Sustainable Arts Foundation

Grants for arts organizations that have residencies and programs that support artists and writers with children. Application closes September 30th, 2020.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Facility & Venue Operations, Youth & Families
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

COVID-19 Emergency Grants for Film Industry Workers

by Will Rodgers Motion Pioneers Foundation

COVID-19 specific emergency grant for those in the motion picture industry. Phase 2 now Open. Grant application is fairly involved and doesn't seem to list total grant award amounts.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry

Social Safety Net Survey

by Whipsmart

A statewide survey of creative workers regarding the social safety net.

Resources for WA Creatives and Creative Businesses

by Whipsmart

A statewide directory of resource listings for the creative sector during COVID19.

COVID Relief Online Assistance Hub

by Artists Up

a partnership of local arts agencies offers free coaching and guidance to artists in WA State in navigating COVID-related financial, legal and logistical challenges

Performer Emergency Fund

by Gimme Shelter Performer Emergency Fund

Housing funds for independent performers of any format in Oregon.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector

Small Business Assistance Program Grants

by King County Local Services

For small businesses in unincorporated King County. Includes grant funding, language support and coaching.

Type: funding-program, service-program
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

Small Business Assistance Program

by King County Local Services

Only for small businesses in unincorporated King County. Includes grant funding, language support and coaching.

Type: funding-program, service-program
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

COVID-19 Response Fund

by Seattle Foundation

Deploying resources to community-based organizations at the frontlines

Type: funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Basic Needs Grant for Entertainment Tech Workers

by Behind the Scenes

Emergency relief fund for the entertainment technology industry

Type: funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry

Emergency Fund for Washington State Stage Techs

by Independent GoFundMe

Donate to or apply for funding from an emergency grant fund for WA stage techs via gofundme.

Type: funding-program, petition/survey
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Performing Arts Sector

Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Assistance Fund

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

Motion Picture Television Fund

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

The Haven Foundation Fund For Freelance Artists (Not COVID-19 related)

by The Haven Foundation

Fund for freelance artists. Please Note: The Haven Foundation does not give emergency grants or COVID-19 grants.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19

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

Response & Resources for COVID-19

by American Composers Forum (ACF)

Resource list of information and funds for composers and other artists.

Type: funding-program, resource-directory, service-program
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, 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

Washington’s Film Industry + Coronavirus

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

Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry

by Washington State Department of Commerce

by National Geographic

by Queer Art

by City of Auburn

by Kent Washington

by Alexia Foundation

by AmbitioUS

by Teaching Artist Guild (TAG)

by Freelance Artist Resource

by Washington Lawyers for the Arts

by The Creative Independent

by Sustainable Arts Foundation

by Sustainable Arts Foundation

by Will Rodgers Motion Pioneers Foundation

by Whipsmart

by Whipsmart

by Artists Up

by Gimme Shelter Performer Emergency Fund

by King County Local Services

by King County Local Services

by Seattle Foundation

by Behind the Scenes

by Independent GoFundMe

by Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation

by Motion Picture & Television Fund

by The Haven Foundation

by Sony

by American Composers Forum (ACF)

by Washington Filmworks

Covid-19 Handbook

for the creative sector

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