Small Business Resources

This fund offers financial support, housing assistance and pro bono medical care for musicians who have made a living playing blues, jazz, and roots music. 

The Joan Mitchell Foundation provides emergency support to US based visual artists working in the mediums of painting, sculpture, and/or drawing, who have suffered significant losses after natural or manmade disasters that have affected their community. 

COVID-19 resource for small business loans. 

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, LiftFund has a disaster relief loan for small businesses up to $50,000 with up to 120-day payment deferment. We have a product for new clients and for current clients. 

Grant program dedicated primarily to LIVE MUSIC venues. 

Emergency financial assistance is available for music professionals who are unable to pay their basic living expenses (health insurance/food/health care) over the next two months. We ask that if you have the resources to cover that period, please wait to apply.

The Music Maker Relief Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, was founded to preserve the musical traditions of the South by directly supporting the musicians who make it, ensuring their voices will not be silenced by poverty and time. 

The non-profit leg of the GRAMMY Awards has expanded their services to include lost income due to the cancellation of scheduled gigs or performances due to Coronavirus/COVID-19 precautionary measures. 

COVID-19 resource to provide voluntary aid and assistance to professional musicians and their families in case of need. 

Relief for self-employed songwriters, musicians, and support teams.

COVID-19 resource for manufacturers.

COVID-19 resources for non-profits. The National Council of Nonprofits is a resource and advocate for America's charitable nonprofits. 

COVID-19 resource page and informative FAQ document for artists and arts organization. 

Opportunity Fund is committed to supporting existing and new small business customers who are financially struggling amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. 
 

COVID-19 resource for small grants program for professional—published or produced—writers in acute or unexpected financial crises. 

PAL provides financial assistance to elderly musicians for medical and living expenses. Preference is given to blues artists, though musicians in other genres may be eligible depending on available funds. 

COVID-19 resources for restaurants. 

Compliation of vaccination resources for businesses, employees, and musicians.

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has created the COVID-19 Disaster Fund that is now available to eligible SAG-AFTRA members who have been impacted by this pandemic. 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. 

SCORE is here to help small businesses be better prepared for unplanned business interruptions. 

The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Federal disaster loans for businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters.