COVID-19 GRANTS AND RESOURCES LIST
Lists various COVID-19 grants and resources available for artists and cultural nonprofits, categorized by location and type. The spreadsheet includes essential details such as the name of the resource, who it's for, the type of support offered, and links to websites for further information. Notable entries include the 'Artist Relief' program providing $5,000 grants and the 'COVID-19 Mutual Aid' fund aimed at marginalized communities. Updated regularly, it serves as a comprehensive guide for those seeking financial assistance during the pandemic.
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The COVID-19 Grants and Resources List includes numerous resources aimed at artists, freelancers, and businesses affected by the pandemic, with a focus on various types of support and funding opportunities available across the United States and beyond.
In the "Resources Lists" tab, the ARTBEAT initiative provides a weekly roundup of updates, news, and opportunities for artists, accessible at http://arts.ca.gov/news/artbeat.php. For artists at risk, the Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) offers a comprehensive list of COVID-19 resources at https://artistsatriskconnection.org/. Creative Capital also maintains a resource list specifically for artists during the pandemic, found at https://creative-capital.org/2020/03/13/list-of-arts-resources-during-the-covid-19-outbreak/. The Center for Cultural Innovation supports artists and freelancers with a mission to promote financial independence through various resources, detailed at https://www.cciarts.org.
For those seeking funding, the Oakland CARES Fund for Artists and Nonprofits distributes grants up to $3,000 for individual artists and $20,000 for small nonprofits, aimed at mitigating COVID-19 related financial impacts, with more information available at https://www.cciarts.org/Oakland_CARES_Fund.html. The Black Arts Futures Fund focuses on elevating Black arts and culture, providing grants through their initiatives at https://www.blackartfutures.org/about/. The National Endowment for the Arts also offers resources tailored for artists and arts organizations, accessible at https://www.arts.gov/covid-19-resources-artists-and-arts-organizations.
In the "Grants List" tab, additional funding opportunities are detailed, including various grants specifically for artists in different disciplines, although specific entries from this section have been omitted for brevity.
The "News, Health, Safety and Food Resources" tab provides crucial information on health and safety during the pandemic. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers a wealth of educational resources, accessible via their main page. For mental health support, SHARE! provides online Zoom meetings for daily support, detailed at https://shareselfhelp.org/programs-share-the-self-help-and-recovery-exchange/self-help-support-groups/. The National Alliance on Mental Illness also offers a guide for mental health during COVID-19, found at https://www.nami.org/covid-19-guide.
Emergency food assistance resources are highlighted, including the Feed America food bank locator at https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank, which connects individuals to local food banks across the country. In Los Angeles, organizations like Moms United Boys to Men Club and Westside Food Bank provide essential food services, with their details available at https://moms-united-free-food-bank.business.site/ and http://www.wsfb.org/, respectively.
The "Professional Development" and "Digital Arts, Culture and Educational Engagement" tabs contain further resources, including professional development opportunities and educational engagement initiatives, although specific entries from these sections have also been omitted for length.