Artist Relief is an emergency initiative organized by the Academy of American Poets, Artadia, Creative Capital, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, MAP Fund, National YoungArts Foundation, and United States Artists to distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19.

Up to $1,000 is available for arts professionals with a demonstrated need for medical aid, legal aid, or housing.

The program will provide visual and media artists and choreographers with one-time grants of up to $5,000 for medical emergencies.

These grants support experienced painters, printmakers, and sculptors facing catastrophic events. Awards are up to $15,000 and typically $5,000.

The Foundation will disburse one-time $2,000 grants to artists who have had performances or exhibitions canceled or postponed due to COVID-19.

DGF provides emergency financial assistance to individual playwrights, composers, lyricists, and bookwriters in dire need of funds due to severe hardship or unexpected illness. Requests typically range from $500 to $3,000.

Artists and administrators identifying as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) are eligible for $200 grants on a first-come-first-served basis.

Individual artists from Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties suffering financial losses due to canceled events and projects because of the COVID-19 pandemic may apply for $100 Visa Gift Cards and the opportunity to sell their artwork on the Albany Barn’s website, and/or be a part of Collectiveffort’s TV live stream.

Supports early-stage projects and innovators in the fields of social justice, the environment, and heritage conservation. This year, the fund will award up to ten prizes each including a cash award of $150,000 over three years plus $25,000 for project expenses, for a total award of $175,000. Deadline to apply: April 30, 2021

New York Theatre Workshop is now accepting applications for 2021-2022 fellowships in theatre administration. Applications are due May 10, 2021!

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program application portal has been temporarily suspended due to technical difficulties. The SBA will share a new date for reopening the portal. Learn more: here. Visit the SBA's website to learn more about eligibility.

The U.S. S.B.A. provides information about loans and business development and guidance for employers, including the Paycheck Protection Program.

NYC's S.B.S. page has an employee retention grant program, zero interest loan information, and guidance and FAQs for business owners.

The NFF is providing no-interest loans ranging from $100,000 to $3M to NYC nonprofits supporting arts and culture, essential healthcare, food delivery, homeless services, workforce development, and more.

New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF) supports New York State small businesses, nonprofits and small landlords as they reopen after the COVID-19 outbreak and NYS on PAUSE.

Advance NYC is offering informal pro bono office hours to cover a wide variety of topics. Sessions usually take place the first Friday of each month and offer the opportunity to submit questions and chat.

NYCON provides free PPP and EIDL consulting and webinars on funding resources and sustainability. NYSCA grantees are also given free membership to NYCON that includes access to one-on-one consultations and services.

Visit Lawyers Alliance for up-to-date legal information, guidance on topics such as contracts and board relations, and resources for non-profits.

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts NY provides free or low-fee legal services to protect and educate individuals and arts organizations across the state.

Artistic entities with annual operating budgets under $125,000 can now access pro bono financial assistance. Entities with budget sizes over $125,000 will also have access to the program at significantly subsidized rates.