Small Business Resources

National information resource on grants and other opportunities for artists and for all those who support them. 

Nonprofit Quarterly provides research-based articles for nonprofits about management and governance. 

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. 

The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program includes a 20 percent income tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic, income-producing buildings. The Texas Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program offers a 25 percent tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

Worldwide network of over 550 vetted arts residencies and deadline listings.

ResArtis offers a comprehensive listing of national and international residencies and collaboration opportunities for artists.

COVID-19 resources for restaurants. 

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. 

Section 108 provides communities with a source of financing for economic development, housing rehabilitation, public facilities, and large-scale physical development projects. 

Shared Capital Cooperative is a national loan fund and federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides financing to cooperative businesses and housing throughout the United States. 

The U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses. 

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

Emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by the COVID pandemic. 

Small Business Administration offers training materials to understand the disaster recovery process after a disaster has occured. 

Additional business resources from the the Small Business Administration. 

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research / Research and Development that has the potential for commercialization. 

Small Business Investment Company program facilitates the flow of long-term capital to small businesses.  

The Small Business Lending Fund provide up to $30 billion in capital to qualified banks and other targeted lenders with assets of less than $10 billion. 

The Small Business Technology Transfer is a program that expands funding opportunities in federal innovation research and development.