COVID-19 Resources

Looking for information on U.S. federal Coronavirus relief? Visit APAP's dedicated government relief page.

• Covid-19 and the Global Cultural and Creative Sector Study by Anthony Sargent
• CDC COVID Data Tracker
• CDC Vaccine FAQ
• WHO Vaccine Tracker
• RETURN TO THE STAGE: A Performing Arts Workforce Study by Meg Friedman and David McGraw. This is a longitudinal study of performing arts workers in the United States, designed to understand COVID-19 related impacts and to begin documenting a broad future vision for the field.
• NYFA's Emergency Resources Directory
• Creative Capital's list of arts resources during the COVID-19 outbreak
• A State-by-State Resource Guide for Music Professionals Who Need Help During Coronavirus Crisis
• 20 Degrees COVID-19 Nonprofit Toolkit
• NEA statement and FAQs in response to COVID-19
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Combating the Coronavirus page
• CDC central hub of updated information
• CDC guidance for businesses and employers
• Stateand Local health agencies provide guidance specific to your location
• WHO post on mass gatherings

Below are some emergency funding opportunities. We will continue to update this list on a regular basis. Looking for information on U.S. federal Coronavirus relief? Visit APAP's dedicated relief page.

• Emergency Relief Funds Toolkit
• Freelancers Relief Fund supported freelancers impacted by the pandemic. The fund is now closed.
• Grantmakers in the Arts calls for building deep resilience in arts funding
• Top Foundations Pledge Flexible Funding for Grantees in Wake of COVID-19 Crisis
• Sweet Relief's DONOR-DIRECTED FUND has a limited amount of funds available to be used specifically for musicians and music industry workers affected by the Coronavirus.
• Artist Relief Tree Global Grassroots Fundraiser for Artists Affected by COVID-19
• Broadway Cares COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund
• Council on Foundations list of global response funds and funding opportunities related to COVID-19 relief, including many from community foundations.
• Artist Relief, with generous support from the Mellon Foundation and others, has distributed $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19.
• Dance/NYC Coronavirus Dance Relief Fund
• TrickleUp: This is an artists helping artists network. If they can get 10,000 subscribers at $10 a month, then every month we can give $10,000 to 10 different artists affected by the COVID-19 cancellations. And every month 10 new artists in need will get $10,000.
• San Francisco Arts Relief Program: The investment is a combination of funding strategies designed to help the arts and culture community through grants and low-interest loans to organizations and working artists most impacted by this crisis.
• Foundation for Contemporary Arts: Emergency Grants provide urgent funding ($500-$2,500) for visual and performing artists who incur unexpected or unbudgeted expenses for projects close to completion with committed exhibition or performance dates.
• Rauschenberg Emergency Grants: The fund provides one-time cash grants of up to $5,000 to cover expenses caused by one-time, unexpected medical emergencies.
• Change, Inc.: Emergency grants up to $1,000 for artists in all disciplines needing help with rent, medical expenses, utility bills, fire damage, etc.
• Musician's Foundation: Grants typically range in amount from approximately $500-$3,000 for all professional musicians, regardless of their genre or instrument.
• MusiCares: May grant short-term financial assistance for personal or addiction needs that have arisen due to unforeseen circumstances.

• Mental Health Resources to Help Prevent Creative and Professional Burnout by UC Berkeley Extension
• Remote Working & Mental Health: A Young Professional’s Guide.
• Working from home: A guide to creating a healthy and productive workspace at home
• General Assembly webinar: How Remote Teams Can Maximize Productivity
• Parent Artist Advocacy League's free online live series for workplace and connection
• Hootsuite Blog: Adapting to More Digital and Social Ways of Being in a Time of Crisis
• Working from home: tips and advice for the arts industry
• How to Host a Watch Party on Facebook hosted by Techboomers

• Awaken the Artist Within | Yoga with Adriene
• Care for your Coronavirus anxiety toolkit

• Bystander Intervention Training
• PPE + Reopening Supplies Marketplace
• NYC Share Your Space Survey: For those who can offer a space for emergency operations or community outreach.