COVID-19 Resources

Below are a few resources we’ve gathered to help our community navigate this public health crisis. If you know of any resources that you think should be on this list, please email us at fai@folk.org.

Health & Safety

• Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak – WHO (World Health Organization)
• Information on social distancing from the University of Chicago
• COVID-19 information from the CDC
• “Coronavirus Disease 2019 vs. the Flu” by John Hopkins Medicine
• Birdsong Foundation
• FAI Health and Wellness Resources

Emergency Funding (for artists and event producers)

• Recording Academy/MusiCares COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
• “Emergency Funds – All Art Forms” by WomenArts
• “Emergency Grant Resources for Artists” by Joan Mitchell Foundation
• UK – Claim a grant through the coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-employment Income Support Scheme
• Australia Council For The Arts First Response Package
• PRS For Music’s Emergency Relief Fund
• Where can I find emergency financial resources to help with COVID-19 hardships?
• Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief
• NEA Cares Act Guidelines: Grant Program Description
• Artist Relief
• A State-by-State Resource Guide for Musical Professionals Who Need Help During Coronavirus Crisis – Billboard
• Upcoming National Emergency Relief Funds Call – Springboard for the Arts
• Emergency Resources – New York Foundation for the Arts
• Mellon Family Foundation Additional Grantmaking Commitment
• Arts Midwest Funding
• Shuttered Venue Operators Grant – U.S. Small Business Administration

General Resources

• COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources
• “Arts and Culture Sector Can Prepare for the Coronavirus in the United States” by Americans for the Arts
• “Coronavirus, Performance Cancellations, and Congressional Action” by TCG (Theatre Communications Group)
• “Emergency Preparedness and Response” by APAP (Association of Performing Arts Professionals)
• Emergency resources by NYFA (New York Foundation for the Arts)
• COVID-19 Q&As by NAPAMA (North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents)
• Coronavirus Resources From Springboard for the Arts (Minnesota-specific and US resources)
• Resources from Canada Council for the Arts
• WEBINAR – Ask An Expert: Contracts, Insurance, Visas, Employment and Legislation in the COVID 19 Era – Presented by APAC
• A State-by-State Resource Guide for Music Professionals Who Need Help During Coronavirus Crisis
• Canada Emergency Response Benefit to help workers and businesses
• FAQ: Music workers accessing government support & relief during the Coronavirus pandemic
• Artist INC Cares: A Four-Part Series on Finding Financial Help – Presented by MAAA (Mid-America Arts Alliance)
• Crisis Engagement: 12 Tasks to Sustain Donors in Turbulent Times Webinar April 16 (Performing Arts Readiness)
• Pandemic Planning for the Performing Arts Webinar Webinar April 27 (Performing Arts Readiness)
• Event Planning and COVID-19: Questions and Answers – CDC
• Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide
• Principles for Ethical Cancellation – Springboard for the Arts
• Legal Resources – Springboard for the Arts
• Live Music Broadcast Playbook
• Instagram Best Practices
• Ask Steve Adelman Episode: Trespass
• Ask Steve Adelman Episode 2: Liability
• Ask Steve Adelman Episode 3: Waivers of Liability