Wh!psmart: Resources for WA Creatives and Creative Businesses

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3	NOTE: The information in the document is a summary that is meant to direct interested parties to possible opportunities. We endeavor to keep this as up to date as possible, but Wh!psmart recommends that you visit each listing for detailed information and timely updates. Please let us know if any of these resources are no longer available or if we are missing any by emailing Info@BeWhipsmart.org
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5	Nonprofit Community Recovery (NCR) Grants	The Washington State Department of Commerce is pleased to partner with ArtsFund to administer over $10 million in Nonprofit Community Recovery (NCR) grants. Grants will be distributed to nonprofits statewide in four focus areas listed below. Washington State Department of Commerce is partnering with ArtsFund to center the grants program on arts, cultural, science, and heritage organizations. Grants will also be awarded to nonprofit neighborhood organizations, sports and recreation organizations, and veterans organizations. All applications received by the May 24 deadline will be considered.	http://www.artsfund.org/nonprofit-community-recovery-grants/	Washington
6	Nonprofit Community Relief Grant- Artsfund	The Washington State Department of Commerce is partnering with ArtsFund to provide over $10 million in grants to help community organizations across the state that have been impacted by the pandemic. The Nonprofit Community Relief grant program focuses on arts, culture, science and heritage nonprofits, as well as organizations whose primary mission is to serve veterans, neighborhood organizations and sports and recreation programs for adults and/or children. Eligible organizations must have 501(c)(3) status, or fiscal sponsorship by a 501(c)(3), with appropriate documentation since their 2019 fiscal year. Additionally, organizations must have operating budgets of at least $25,000. Full details and Frequently Asked Questions are available here.	https://www.artsfund.org/nonprofit-community-recovery-grants/	Washington
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2	Help is out there! This page has a list of grants, loans, funds and other resources from both the nonprofit and private sector. There’s a wide swath of support for artists, musicians, writers, journalists, and freelancers of all kinds. Includes resources for POC and LQBTQ artists.
3	NOTE: The information in the document is a summary that is meant to direct interested parties to possible opportunities. We endeavor to keep this as up to date as possible, but Wh!psmart recommends that you visit each listing for detailed information and timely updates. Please let us know if any of these resources are no longer available or if we are missing any by emailing Info@BeWhipsmart.org
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5	4Culture: Cultural Relief Fund	4Culture has pivoted their funding focus and will be offering a Cultural Relief Fund of $1 million. Full details and timeline are not yet finalized, but here’s what they can share at this time: Funds will be available for cultural organizations and practitioners affected by COVID-19 closures and cancellations.Deadlines will be rolling; funding rounds will take place multiple times throughout the year with simplified application processes. Application not yet available. Info updated December 1, 2020	King County, WA
6	American Society of Journalists & Authors Writers Emergency Assistance Fund	Coronavirus-related WEAF funds are only available to those who cannot work because they are currently ill or caring for someone who is ill. Funds are not available to those who have lost work because publishers and/or clients are no longer assigning due of the pandemic. All other guidelines outlined below still apply. ASJA is receiving four times the number of WEAF applications as usual. Please review our guidelines carefully before applying. We want to help as many applicants as possible, and our WEAF review team is made up of professional freelance writers who are also struggling during this crisis. Please be cognizant of our staff and volunteer time by considering carefully whether or not your application meets our criteria.	National
7	Americans for the Arts Artist Relief	Americans for the Arts will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19. Eligible applicants must be practicing artists able to demonstrate a sustained commitment to their work, careers, and a public audience. Be 21+ years of age. Have lived/worked in the US for at least 2 years. Visit the site for more details.	National
8	Annuity Freedom Grants for Artists	Marketing Grant for Artists: Driving organic traffic from Google and Bing can be a meaningful way to grow sales for free. Given the economic pain being felt by so many artists due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we want to help you by providing a free SEO analysis and recommendations. There is currently no cap on the number of possible marketing grant recipients per month. Grantees will be selected on a rolling basis. There is no application deadline. Micro-grant for Artists: (1) $100 monthly grant. We will choose one person each month from the applications that we receive to give a $100 micro-grant. The winner will be selected on the last date of each month, beginning February 28, 2021. Applications will only be eligible for the micro-grant in the month they are submitted. Click here to apply.	National
9	Annuity Freedom Grants for BIPOC Business Owners	Small Business Marketing Grant: Does Google, Bing, and DuckDuckgo deliver free traffic to your website? Driving organic traffic from search engines can be a meaningful way to support or grow your business because it can consistently deliver people interested in your products or services to your website…for free. There may be no better time to try and drive organic traffic than during this Covid-19 pandemic. We will help. This program aims to support Black-owned and minority-owned businesses by providing free SEO evaluations, advice, and planning. There is currently no cap on the number of possible marketing grant recipients per month. Grantees will be selected on a rolling basis. There is no application deadline. Minority Business Micro-grant: (1) $100 monthly grant. We will choose one person each month from the applications that we receive to give a $100 micro-grant. A grant winner will be selected on the last date of each month, beginning February 28, 2021. Applications will only be eligible for the micro-grant in the month they are submitted. We hope to increase the grant amount, or number of grants, in the near future. Click here to apply.	National
10	Annuity Freedom Grants for Women Business Owners	Marketing Grant for Women: Driving organic traffic from Google and Bing can be a meaningful way to grow sales for free. Given the economic pain being felt by so many business owners due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we want to help you by providing a free SEO analysis and recommendations. There is currently no cap on the number of possible marketing grant recipients per month. Grantees will be selected on a rolling basis. There is no application deadline.Micro-grant for Women: (1) $100 monthly grant. We will choose one person each month from the applications that we receive to give a $100 micro-grant. The recipient will be selected on the last date of each month, beginning February 28, 2021. Applications will only be eligible for the micro-grant in the month they are submitted. Click here to apply.	National
11	Author's League Fund	The Fund gives open-ended, interest-free, no-strings-attached loans to professional writers and dramatists who find themselves in financial need because of medical or health-related problems, temporary loss of income or other misfortune. Priority is given to sick and/or older authors in need. NOTE: Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to help dramatists enduring income loss due to COVID-19 cancellations.	National
12	Bainbridge Community Foundation Covid-19 Response Fund for Nonprofits	In an effort to remain nimble and to provide support to our nonprofit partners, BCF is accepting requests for funding from 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organizations that have received funding at least once through either the Community Grants Cycle or Capacity Building Grants Cycle since 2016.	Bainbridge
13	Carnegie Fund for Authors	The applicant must be an American author who has published at least one full-length work that has been published by a mainstream publisher. An applicant must demonstrate need; the emergency may be because of illness or some other urgent need such as fire, flood, hurricane, etc. Documentation should be included with the application: a doctor’s letter or other proof of the emergency situation.	National
14	CERF + (Formerly the Craft Emergency Relief Fund)	CERF+ emergency assistance includes grants and/or brokered assistance, such as booth fee waivers and discounts or donations on supplies and equipment. Artists interested in CERF+ emergency assistance must first complete an inquiry form. If it is determined that you may be eligible for assistance, you will be invited to apply for assistance. COVID-19 GRANT RELIEF IS NOW CLOSED. Please visit the site to see what other assistance CERF may be able to provide.	National
15	Community Foundation SW Washington Community Response Fund	Managed by the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, this fund will provide flexible financial support to trusted nonprofit partners across our region who are responding to increasing needs as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19). If your nonprofit is facing challenges that align with the fund’s purpose, please send your organization name, contact information, amount of request and description of need to covid19@cfsww.org. APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED.	SW Washington
16	COVID-19 Mutual Aid Fund for LGBTQI+ BIPOC Folks	This fundraiser prioritizes LGBTQI+, non-binary, gender fluid, and gender non-conforming people of color because they often have fewer ties to familial support networks, and have historically been simultaneously overlooked and surveilled by welfare state systems, their needs have been surplus to mainstream political formations, and often work in the gig economy. Individual grants will be capped at $1500. NOTE: NO LONGER TAKING APPLIATIONS AT THIS TIME.	National
17	Craft3 Low Interest Loans	Craft3 provides low-interest loans to community-based nonprofits and small businesses, with more flexible criteria than traditional financial institutions. Additionally, it is allowing existing Craft3 clients to revise their loan agreements (i.e. due date extensions, temporary payment reductions, etc.).	PNW
18	Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF)	DGF provides emergency financial assistance to individual playwrights, composers, lyricists, and bookwriters in dire need of funds due to severe hardship or unexpected illness. DGF Emergency Grants regularly support costs associated with healthcare, childcare, housing, disability, natural disaster relief, and other unforeseen circumstances. DGF does not support requests related to production expenses or taxes, nor requests from individuals not actively seeking employment if they are able to work. Requests typically range between $500-$3,000.	National
19	Facebook Small Business Grants	With businesses everywhere affected by COVID-19, facebook giving away $100 million to up to 30,000 eligible businesses across 30 countries where we operate. For them small businesses mean businesses with between 2 and 50 employees.	National
20	Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants Program	In light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the artist community, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts is creating a temporary fund to meet the needs of artists who have been impacted by the economic fallout from postponed or canceled performances and exhibitions. The Foundation will disburse $1,000 grants to artists who have had performances or exhibitions canceled or postponed because of the COVID-19 virus.	National
21	Freelance Audio Fund	The Freelance Audio Fund was established to provide emergency relief to the professional audio community impacted by Covid-19. The Fund is not for everyone. You must be an AIR member in good standing to qualify and you must be able to demonstrate urgent need. If this does not describe you, please DO NOT apply. Resources are limited and this is intended to assist with meeting the most basic of needs. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED	National
22	Freelancers Union Relief Fund	Freelancers Relief Fund will offer financial assistance of up to $1,000 per freelance household to cover lost income and essential expenses not covered by government relief programs. While we work toward securing government aid, freelancers' bills are coming due now. Rent must be paid, groceries, utilities — for those who live gig-to-gig, these necessities are at risk. Your donation to the Freelancers Relief Fund, through our nonprofit subsidiary Working Today, will provide grants to freelancers experiencing economic hardship or health crisis as a result of COVID-19. 100% of all donations will be distributed directly to freelancers in need. Applications for funding will open on April 2, 2020.	National
23	Grant & Loan Fund for Early-Stage Arts, Creative, and Cultural Cooperatives	The Grant & Loan Fund will provide $125,000 in general operating support grants of up to $25,000 each to five creative-industry cooperative enterprises. We encourage applications from cooperative enterprises at their early-stage (i.e., there is a commitment to starting the cooperative or the cooperative is newly incorporated) or early-stage growth (i.e., still a young cooperative with an opportunity to realize new growth with additional capital). Although not a condition of eligibility, we are seeking opportunities wherein a combination of a $25,000 grant from CCI, a loan from Seed Commons (terms to be customized to awardees’ potential), and technical assistance from Uptima would be catalytic in the cooperative’s further development. NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.	National
24	Humanities Washington	Humanities Washington is providing rapid-response funding via the CARES Act to humanities organizations facing financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus. Grants of between $2,500 to $5,000 will be made to Washington State nonprofit cultural organizations that provide humanities programming, and that are facing financial hardship due to the coronavirus. Grants are for general operating expenses or specific projects. No match is required. Applications will be reviewed weekly by a grant review panel, between the dates of April 15 - May 31. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.	Washington
25	IWMF Journalism Relief Fund	The International Women's Media Foundation's (IWMF) Journalism Relief Fund is open to women-identifying journalists in dire straits - journalists who have faced significant financial hardship, lost work, were recently laid off or who urgently need assistance to avoid severe, irreversible outcomes. This fund will provide small grants of up to $2,000 USD per request. However, special consideration will be given on a case-by-case basis to those who have greater financial need.	National
26	Jazz Musicians Emergency Fund	The JMEF we will be launching a CV19 Emergency Aid Grant Program to give eligible applicants modest grants up to $200. Please check this page in the coming days to apply. Our application will remain closed until the new CV19 form is published. As of September 8, 2020 this grant program has reopened for applications!	National
27	MusicCares Foundation	MusiCares may grant short-term financial assistance for personal needs that have arisen due to unforeseen circumstances. Funding may be awarded for needs such as rent, car payments, insurance premiums, utilities, medical/dental expenses, psychotherapy, addiction treatment, sober living, and other personal expenses. Applicants must be able to show that they have worked in the music industry for at least five years or that they have six commercially released recording or videos (singles.)	National
28	Native American Media Alliance COVID-19 Relief Fund	The Native Americans in Entertainment COVID-19 Relief Fund will grant eligible Native American writers, directors, actors and all above the line and below the line workers in the entertainment industry who have experienced loss of employment due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Grants of $2,000 will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis until the program funds have been depleted. The objective of this program is to provide economic relief for American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiians impacted by COVID-19 and to provide support for additional unanticipated expenses resulting from the pandemic.	National
29	Northwest Film Forum Joins Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts’ Regional Regranting Program	With their newly established Collective Power Fund, Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) is one of the newest nonprofit visual art centers to join The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts’ Regional Regranting Program. A national initiative established in 2007, the Regional Regranting Program recognizes and supports the movement of independently organized, public-facing, artist-centered activity that animates local and regional art scenes that lie beyond the reach of traditional funding sources. The first round begins in Fall 2020 to provide $70,000 in COVID-19 Artist Relief funding; round two continues in Spring 2021 with project-based grants. Both are open to residents in incorporated and unincorporated King County, with applications in Spanish and Chinese, to better serve some of the area's most racially and ethnically diverse neighborhoods. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED AND WILL REOPEN IN SPRING 2021	King County, WA
30	OneRedmond- 2 new grants (November 12, 2020)	The City of Redmond has partnered with OneRedmond today in announcing two new grant programs. Between the two grant programs, OneRedmond will award grants of up to $7,500 to businesses and non-profits located within the City of Redmond limits.	Redmond
31	Queer Writers of Color Relief Fund	This fund aims to help at least 100 queer writers of color who have been financially impacted by the current COVID-19. They hope to give a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $500 to those that are approved for funding. Priority will be given to queer trans women of color and queer disabled writers of color, but the hope is that this relief fund will help all the queer writers of color it can. THIS FUND IS NOW CLOSED	National
32	Rauschenberg Emergency Grants	The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 for unexpected medical/dental/mental health emergencies. Emergencies are defined as taking place within the last six months (July 1, 2020 or later). The New York Foundation for the Arts partners with the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation to administer these grants, available to visual and media artists and choreographers who live anywhere in the U.S., its Territories, and the District of Columbia. Artists of color, artists with disabilities, and those living outside of the East and West coasts are particularly encouraged to apply. DEADLINE: May 1, 2021	National
33	SAG/AFTRA COVID-19 Relief Fund	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.SAG-AFTRA members are eligible to apply to the Fund if they are currently active and paid up on their dues through October 2019. NOTE: Emergency financial assistance is available for SAG-AFTRA members who are unable to pay their basic living expenses (food/housing/health care) at present. We ask that if you have the resources to cover these expenses, please wait to apply. These are unprecedented times and we all must steward our resources very carefully.	National
34	Seattle Artist Relief Fund	This fund is aimed at helping gig workers in the greater Seattle arts community who have been financially impacted by cancellations due to COVID-19. Depending on funding levels and amount of requests, priority may given to artists from communities that have been historically and systemically economically disadvanted in the Seattle Area: BIPOC artists, transgender & nonbinary artists, and disabled artists - but they will try to help as many artists with need in Seattle as they can. They are currently giving a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $1000 to each individual artist.	Seattle	Applications closed temporarily
35	Seattle Music Teachers Fund	This fund is to help individual artists living in the greater Seattle area. Goal is to dispurse funds once per day depending on funds avaiable with the intention of dispursing funds within two business days. Depending on funding levels and amount of requests, priority may given to artists from communities that have been historically and systemically economically disadvanted in the Seattle Area: BIPOC artists, transgender & nonbinary artists, and disabled artists - but they will try to help as many artists with need in Seattle as they can. NOW CLOSED.	Seattle
36	Shutterstock: The Create Fund	Shutterstock is excited to introduce their inaugural grant program, The Create Fund, an initiative that provides financial and professional support for artists driving diversity, inclusion, social justice, and environmental awareness. One winner for each grant will be featured on their site and awarded $2500.	National
37	SPJ Microloans for Journalists	SPJ will now be making microgrants up to $200 available to journalists affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Email SPJwash@gmail.com for more information.	Washington
38	Spokane Artists Creative Fund	This fund is for individual gig economy artists only, not organizations or nonprofits. The goal is to make dispersements once a week, depending on funds avaialable. Applications must be complete to be considered for funding. Disbursements will be capped at $500 at this time. Receipt of funds will not impact an individulas eiligiblity for future SAGA grants. NOTE: The Spokane Artists & Creatives Fund is now closed. Spokane Arts will be administering another artist relief grant soon, with the support of City of Spokane CARES act funding dollars. Application for that fund will be posted at Spokanearts.org when it opens. Email Mika@spokanearts.org with questions!	Spokane
39	Substack Independent Writer Grant Program	Substack is donating $100,000 in grants to independent writers who are experiencing economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. will range from $500 and up to $5,000, and recipients will also receive digital mentorship from the Substack team focused on best practices and insights to help grow their publications. Writers can submit an application for a grant from Tuesday, March 31 through Tuesday, April 7 at 5:00 pm PDT, and we’ll begin notifying grant recipients on Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 20. NOTE: The deadline for this grant is now passed and they are no longer taking applications.	National	NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
40	Sweet Relief Musicians Fund	Sweet Relief is here to provide immediate assistance and we have created this DONOR-DIRECTED FUND with a limited amount of funds available to be used specifically for musicians and music industry workers affected by the Coronavirus. Funds raised will go towards medical expenses, lodging, clothing, food and other vital living expenses to those impacted due to sickness or loss of work. Applicant must be a musician who has regular public performances, or performed on at least three widely released recordings (audio or audiovisual), or written music that has been performed on three widely released recordings, or published on three occasions.	National
41	The Actors Fund (not just for actors)	The Actors Fund provides financial assistance nationally to everyone who works in performing arts and entertainment—including actors, dancers, musicians, stagehands, film technicians, playwrights and many more. Whether you work on stage or on camera, behind the scenes or below the line, you can contact The Actors Fund for support.	National
42	The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation	The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant program is intended to provide interim financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen, catastrophic incident, and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Each grant is given as one-time assistance for a specific emergency, examples of which are fire, flood, or emergency medical need. To be eligible for this program, an artist must be able to demonstrate a minimum involvement of ten years in a mature phase of his or her work. Artists must work in the disciplines of painting, sculpture or printmaking. Average grant size: $5,000.	National
43	The Blues Foundation HART Fund	The Blues Foundation Handy Artists Relief Trust Fund is available to Blues musicians and their families who are in financial need due to a broad range of health concerns.	National
44	The Creator Fund	ConvertKit has established a $50,000 fund to help creators in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please read details on their site and then submit your information if you are in need. NOTE: Applications are now closed.	National	Applications are now closed
45	The Haven Foundation	The mission of The Haven Foundation is to offer interim financial assistance to freelance professionals in the arts who face crises. The qualified person must have experienced a recent, unforeseen event that has significantly and adversely affected the person’s ability to produce, perform and/or market his/her work and, thus, creates the need for immediate relief funds and/or assistance. The Foundation is not able to assist in situations of financial need that result solely from lack of employment, poor sales and/or poor business practices.	National
46	The Lewis Prize for Music COVID-19 Community Response Fund	In light of the impact COVID-19 is having on people across the United States, especially young people, The Lewis Prize for Music is establishing a $1 million COVID-19 Community Response Fund. The fund will distribute over 20 grants of $25,000 to $50,000 to responsive and adaptive Creative Youth Development (CYD) music programs.	National
47	The PEN Writers Fund	Emergency fund for professional–published or produced–writers with serious financial difficulties. Depending on the situation, the fund gives grants or loans of up to $2,000. February 10, 2021 Update: PEN America greatly appreciates the opportunity to provide emergency grants to the literary community during these difficult times, and we are grateful to the generous donors who have made this assistance possible. Available funds will soon be exhausted, and we are therefore pausing acceptance of new applications as of February 23, 2021. Thank you for your understanding, and we will post updates should additional funding become available to make the resumption of the emergency grants possible.	National
48	The Plate Fund	Many creatives pay their bills by working in the service industry. Restaurant workers who live in King County and have suffered financial hardship because of the COVID-19 crisis may be eligible for $500 in immediate assistance. NOTE: As of Sunday, April 26, all relief assistance is available exclusively through our community partners or using codes that applicants receive from their employers or former employers. This will allow us to continue to focus on reaching people who are in the greatest need, including those who may not be eligible for government assistance due to immigration status or other issues. Restaurant owners may request codes to help workers in the greatest need by emailing coderequests@theplatefund.com.	King County, WA
49	US Small Business Administration: Small Business Disaster Loan	SBA: Small businesses in 32 Washington counties, six Oregon counties, and three Idaho counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.	PNW
50	Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation	The Motion Picture Pioneers Assistance Fund serves members of the motion picture entertainment industry (exhibition, distribution and trade services) who are encountering an illness, injury or life- changing event.	National

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2	Stay informed! This page includes press releases and breaking news from the federal, state, county and city governments. If you’re a creative professional or business, here’s where you can find information about accessing resources like rent and tax relief through government agencies. We’ve also included official government websites that have COVID-19 resources listed.
3	NOTE: The information in the document is a summary that is meant to direct interested parties to possible opportunities. We endeavor to keep this as up to date as possible, but Wh!psmart recommends that you visit each listing for detailed information and timely updates. Please let us know if any of these resources are no longer available or if we are missing any by emailing Info@BeWhipsmart.org
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5	Press Releases re: COVID-19 (Organized from most the most recent to oldest release date.)
6	Washington State Department of Commerce Releases new information about Small Business Support Programs (12.14.2020)	The State Office of Financial Management has released new information about relief programs for small businesses in Washington. These programs include $20 million for residential rental assistance, $20 million to business assistance, and $30 million to the Washington State recovery fund for businesses. You can submit grant and loan applications here, on the Department of Commerce website.	Washington State
7	City of Seattle Prioritizes Creative Industry Businesses in $4 Million Small Business Stabilization Fund Grants (November 12, 2020)	OED is now accepting applications for the Small Business Stabilization Fund! The newest round of the Small Business Stabilization Fund is funded by the joint COVID-19 relief bill that the Mayor and City Council passed in August. This round of funding prioritizes creative industry small businesses and workers by allocating 10 percent of all grants—24 grants—to creative industry small businesses.	Seattle
8	Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention: General Requirements and Prevention Ideas for Workplaces (4.10.20)	This new L&I fact sheet informs Washington employers of their safety and health requirements during the coronavirus outbreak, and it provides some helpful suggestions about how to meet those requirements.	Washington
9	Eviction Rent Assistance Program available to many Washington counties (8.28.2020)	Commerce's Eviction Rent Assistance program, funded with federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars, may prevent evictions by paying past due and current/future rent for people in distress. Rental assistance will be provided through local housing providers in each community, not directly from Commerce. The following counties have partners established to distribute funds and application periods currently open: Chelan/Douglas, Clallam, Clark, King, Pacific, Stevens/Ferry/Lincoln, Kitsap, Kittitas, Thurston and Whatcom. The program will conclude on Dec. 31, 2020.	Washington
10	King County: Help to Pay April Rent for Low Income Households Who Couldn't Pay (4.10.20)	Friday morning officials from the United Way of King County, Seattle, and the County itself announced they will help pay April rent for people making up to 50% of the area median income who "are economically impacted by COVID-19" and who fell behind on rent. Those officials estimate this program will help 2,000 families not accrue rent debt for the month.	King County
11	City of Seattle: Covid-19 Resource Page (Updated 03.25.20)	This page contains information and links for City of Seattle programs and services that may be helpful for residents significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Also listed below are community, county, and state resources that may be helpful to you. Some of these programs and services are available to everyone regardless of where you live. Although other restrictions may apply. We will continue updating this page as more resources develop.	Seattle
12	City of Tacoma: Public Utilities (UPDATED: 03.25.20)	The Public Utility Board approved the use of $1M in funds for an Emergency Assistance Program, which will allow more customers to qualify for bill assistance during the current State of Emergency. The Emergency Assistance Program will provide a utility credit of up to $250 for eligible single-family households, usable toward TPU bills.	Tacoma
13	Washington State: Press Release (03.23.20)	Gov. Jay Inslee spoke directly to Washingtonians to announce he will sign a statewide order that requires everyone in the state to stay home. The order will last for two weeks and could be extended. This Stay Home, Stay Healthy order is similar to orders that other governors, in places such as California and New York, issued last week.	Washington
14	City of Seattle: Temporary Halt on Evictions of Small Business and Non Profits (03.18.20)	Executive order temporarily halts evictions of small business and nonprofit tenants in the City of Seattle. The order’s temporary moratorium on small business and nonprofit tenant evictions is effective immediately for any action related to the non-payment of rent or due to the expiration of the lease’s term during the moratorium. It will be in effect for at least 60 days or until the termination of the civil emergency declared in the Proclamation of Civil Emergency dated March 3, 2020.	Seattle
15	Washington State: Press Release (03.18.20)	Assistance for Renters: moritorium on evictions for residential tenants for 30 days. Utility Rate Payer Assistance: suspension of disconnection tariffs for nonpayment, waiver of late fees for out people out of work, offering payment plans. Assistance for Workers: Waiver of one week waiting period to receive unemployment. Business Assistance: $5M for grants to small business across the state. Cash for Families: expands eligibility for the Family Emergency Assistance Program to include families without children.	Washington
16	City of Seattle: $1.1M Arts Recovery Package (03.17.20)	Funding to invest directly in creative workers and arts and cultural organizations financially impacted by COVID-19 which includes $100,000 immediate relief for artists and crative workers through two private artistic relief funds and $1M in Arts Stabilization Fund to invest in arts and cultural organizations to help mitigate the revenue losses due to moratorium on events and public gatherings.	Seattle
17	City of Seattle: Covid-19 Webinar for Artists & Arts and Culture Organizations (03.17.20)	The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture hosted a webinar for the arts and cultural community to talk about steps our office and community partners are taking to mitigate the effects of COVID-19.	Seattle
18	City of Seattle: $1.5M Funds for Small Business (03.12.20)	The $1.5M fund is an expansion of the Office of Economic Development’s (OED) Small Business Stabilization Fund. Eligible small businesses will receive a grant of up to $10,000 to mitigate revenue lost by COVID-19.	Seattle
19	CIty of Seattle: Small Business Fund (03.12.20)	$1.5M fund that provides capital grants up to $10,00 to qualifying small businesses. Deadline March 25th	Seattle	Applications deadline has passed
20	City of Seattle: Initial Recovery Package for Small Business (03.10.20)	Package includes B&O tax deferral, expansion of small buisness stabilizaiton fund, assistance to access loans via the federal Small Business Administraion, relief for utility payments, and the creatioin of the small business recovery task force.	Seattle
21	City of Seattle: Seattle City LIght and Seattle Public Utilities Will Keep Utilites on During COVID-19 Emergency (03.10.20)	Effective immediately, all SPU and SCL customers can set up deferred payment plans if their financial stability has been jeopardized by COVID-19. Utility service will stay on as their deferred payment plans are developed and implemented.	Seattle
22	King County: COVID Community Response Fund	On March 10, 2020, the King County Council approved a suite of emergency legislation proposed by King County Executive Dow Constantine to aid in the county’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The final package included $1 million for the Office of Equity and Social Justice (OESJ) to provide flexible resources for engagement and outreach to populations on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to community based organizations and other stakeholders serving impacted communities. OESJ will prioritize funding to partners working with communities at the highest risk of immediate and long term negative health, social and economic impacts, with an emphasis on communities located near isolation, quarantine and recovery sites.	Seattle
23	Unemployment Update (10.15.2020)	Unemployment update! The job search requirement of unemployment claimants will be suspended through November 9. Claimants may continue to answer “no” to the job search question on weekly claims for now. Learn more on the job search requirements page.
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25	CDC: Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19	The CDC has put together some suggestios on how to manage stress during this strange time. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.	National
26	City of Seattle: Office of Mayor Jenny A. Durkan	Page contains information and links for City of Seattle programs and services that may be helpful for residents significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.	Seattle
27	City of Shoreline: COVID-19 Resources fo Local Businesses	COVID-19 resources for local business in Shoreline and the surrounding areas.	Seattle/Shoreline
28	City of Spokane: COVID-19 Business Resources	Page contains information and links for City of Spokane programs and services that may be helpful for local businesses significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.	Spokane
29	City of Spokane: COVID-19 Information Page	Page contains information and links provided by the City of Spokane that may be helpful for residents significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.	Spokane
30	Greater Spokane Inc: COVID-19 Small Business Resources	Page contains information and links that may be helpful for local small businesses significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.	Spokane
31	King County Creative COVID-19 Handbook	Check out King County Creative's new COVID-19 News & Resources feed to find all the current updates and check back soon for a whole new resource directory, FAQ and handbook for artists, venues, audiences, musicians, employers and arts organizations. They also provide an online handbook to COVID-19 response for creatives.	King County
32	Washington State / ArtsWa Covid-19 Response Page	ArtsWA is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. They are committed to supporting artists, arts organizations and creative communities across Washington State. Their programs are making changes to their operations to best serve Washingtonians, particularly in rural and under-served communities. This page is dedicated to up-to-date resources for Washington artists.	Washington
33	Washington State: Corona Virus Response	This is Washington State’s official COVID-19 site, maintained by the state Joint Information Center.	Washington
34	Washington State / Department of Revenue: Business Tax Relief	Provides extensions for filing and paying tax reeturns (even if the request is after the due date), audits will be delayed or provide an extension for audits, wiaver of delinquency fees for late business license renewals.	Washington
35	Washington State: Employment Security Deptartmen COVID-19 Scenarios & Benefits Available	Government assistance is available to Washingtonians who have lost work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But figuring out what type of aid you qualify for can be a challenge. For the visual learners out there, this chart outlines what types of benefits you might be eligible for — paid sick leave, unemployment insurance, paid family and medical leave, or industrial insurance.	Washington
36	Washington State: Inslee announces relief for businesses, workers, renters in response to COVID-19 outbreak	Gov. Jay Inslee announced substantial measures for Washington state businesses and workers, as well as renters and other residents who may struggle financially to pay utility bills while dealing with loss of income during the COVID-19 outbreak. This is in addition to the state support for workers and businesses, and the state financial, export, insurance and unemployment assistance that has already been made available.	Washington
37	Washington State: Inslee's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order, details	This is a list of social distancing recommendations that are currently in place. It describes which business are open, which are not, and what is prohibited.	Washington

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2	Want to help? If you’re in a good place to do so, here’s a bunch of ways you can support local arts communities impacted by COVID-19.
3	NOTE: The information in the document is a summary that is meant to direct interested parties to possible opportunities. We endeavor to keep this as up to date as possible, but Wh!psmart recommends that you visit each listing for detailed information and timely updates. Please let us know if any of these resources are no longer available or if we are missing any by emailing Info@BeWhipsmart.org
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5	Artist Relief Tree	ART believes that the arts help make life worth living, and help us lead more thoughtful, compassionate, enjoyable lives. Anyone who is an artist (of any kind) can request funds. They plan to fulfill every request with a flat US $250 on a first-come-first-serve basis. They decided early on that we could not claim to make any quantifiable judgement on who deserved funds and whose need was greater. They also don’t have time to place a value on each different situation. So, very simply, if you ask for it, ART will give it to you. The only limiting factor is the amount of money they’re able to raise. It’s possible they’ll run out of funds before we’re able to fulfill every request. NOTE: THIS FUNDRAISER HAS ENDED	National
6	Artist Trust Relief Fund	The COVID-19 Artist Trust Relief Fund provides rapid response grants supporting critical needs of artists whose livelihoods have been impacted by COVID-19.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and selected weekly. Grants range from $500-$5,000 based on artists’ needs. Donate to the fund here!	Seattle
7	CERF + (Formerly the Craft Emergency Relief Fund)	CERF+ serves artists who work in craft disciplines by providing a safety net to support strong and sustainable careers. CERF+’s core services are education programs, advocacy, network building and emergency relief. CERF+ is currently focusing its relief aid on those infected with Covid-19 who require intensive medical care.	National
8	Community Foundation SW Washington Community Response Fund	Managed by the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, this fund will provide flexible financial support to trusted nonprofit partners across our region who are responding to increasing needs as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19).	SW Washington
9	Couch-a-thon Film Extravaganza	The Couch-A-Thon Film Extravaganza is an independent livestream event aimed to collect donations for the Washington film community affected by COVID-19. The COVID-19 virus has closed film festivals worldwide and left hundreds of thousands of filmmakers without work indefinitely. Our mission is to bring the film community together during this time of hardship by offering support, and an outlet to share.	Washington State
10	Emergency Funds for Furloughed SIFF Cinema Staff	Because of recent mandatory directives issued by the Governor and considering health and safety concerns, SIFF was forced to close all cinemas due to COVID-19. This is devastating for the entire cinema staff who were furloughed immediately and indefinitely. This fund is to help support those workers.	Seattle
11	Equal Sound	The Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund was set up on short notice to provide direct financial assistance to musicians who have lost work as a result of Corona-related event cancellations.	National
12	Foundation for Working Families	The Foundation for Working Families is a hardship and disaster relief program overseen by the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC). All applications are based on funding availability. Priority is given to UNION members who have experienced a financial hardship and need assistance (for example: eviction notice, gas/power shut off). Assistance is limited to a maximum of or equivalent to $500.	Washington State
13	Freelancers Union Relief Fund	Freelancers Relief Fund will offer financial assistance of up to $1,000 per freelance household to cover lost income and essential expenses not covered by government relief programs. While we work toward securing government aid, freelancers' bills are coming due now. Rent must be paid, groceries, utilities — for those who live gig-to-gig, these necessities are at risk. Your donation to the Freelancers Relief Fund, through our nonprofit subsidiary Working Today, will provide grants to freelancers experiencing economic hardship or health crisis as a result of COVID-19. 100% of all donations will be distributed directly to freelancers in need.	National
14	Greater Washington Community Foundation	You can join us in this effort to ensure our region is prepared to meet the evolving needs and challenges associated with this public health emergency. Your contribution will help us support and assist our nonprofit partners providing supplies and direct services to affected communities, especially low-income communities, hourly wage and gig economy workers, people of color, and people experiencing homelessness who may be disproportionately impacted.	Washington State
15	Innovia Foundation	Local philanthropic, government, and business partners have joined together to create 2 COVID-19 Response and Recovery Funds that will rapidly deploy resources to community-based organizations at the frontlines of the region’s coronavirus outbreak in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. The funds are designed to complement the work of public health officials, medical providers, businesses and governments to expand regional capacity addressing the outbreak as effectively as possible.	Eastern WA and Northern ID
16	Microloans for Journalists	In a position to help? Sign up to be a lender and pledge to loan a fellow journalist an amount of money you’re comfortable with.	National
17	MoPOP	The Museum of Pop Culture needs your help. Like many arts and culture organizations, lost admission and events revenue is hitting them hard. Without additional philanthropic support, our educational and outreach programs, collections preservation and care, and planning of future exhibitions are at risk.	Seattle
18	MPTF Covid-19 Relief Fund	The Motion Picture Television Fund works every day of the year to support people in the film and television industry. Please donate to help those people during Covid-19.	National
19	OICF Orcas Island Community Foundation Response Fund	Seeded with a $10,000 donation from OICF (thanks to Bob Henigson), distributions from the this fund will be available to support organizations who may experience an increase in demand for services during an emergency on Orcas. OICF will work with a team of community members to recommend distributions from the fund.	Orcas Island
20	Queer Writers of Color Relief Fund	This fund is to help at least 100 queer writers of color who have been financially impacted by the current COVID-19. Priority will be given to queer trans women of color and queer disabled writers of color, but hopes that this relief fund will help many queer writers of color as possible.	National
21	Rainier Radio Fights Coronavirus	Support RainierAvenueRadio.world's continued efforts to provide information regarding the impact of the Coronavirus COVID-19 on communities of color and small businesses in South Seattle.	Seattle
22	SAG/AFTRA COVID-19 Relief Fund	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.SAG-AFTRA members are eligible to apply to the Fund if they are currently active and paid up on their dues through October 2019.	National
23	Saratoga Orchestra Musician Relief Fund	Please consider donating to Saratoga Orchesta's Emergency Musician Fund. Many of Saratoga Orchestra musicians are freelance professionals and patchwork their livelihood together with performing in several ensembles as well as teaching lessons. Your donation will help bridge the gap with food, gas and utility bill expenses.	Whidbey Island
24	Seattle Artist Relief Fund	This fund is aimed at helping those in the greater Seattle arts community who have been financially impacted by cancellations due to COVID-19. Depending on funding levels and amount of requests, priority may given to artists from communities that have been historically and systemically economically disadvanted in the Seattle Area: BIPOC artists, transgender & nonbinary artists, and disabled artists - but they will try to help as many artists with need in Seattle as they can. NOTE: Starting March 25th, they have suspended accepting applications until they can raise more funds. They hope to continue once they recieve more funds.	Seattle	Currently not accepting applications
25	Seattle Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund	Hosted by Seattle Foundation, the COVID-19 Response Fund will provide flexible resources to organizations working with communities who are disproportionately impacted by coronavirus and the economic consequences of the outbreak. The Fund is designed to complement the work of public health officials and expand local capacity to address all aspects of the outbreak as efficiently as possible. In the near-term, one-time operating grants will fund organizations that have deep roots within priority populations, such as: Residents without health insurance and/or access to sick days, Residents with limited English language proficiency, Healthcare and gig economy workers. Communities of color.	Seattle
26	Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) Recovery Fund	SIFF will be on hiatus for the next few months while the board and a minimal leadership crew regroup. This is hitting SIFF at their most vulnerable time. So much of their funding comes in through festival, and they are losing that to the COVID-19 response at a point when they have already started spending on fixed costs for the festival. When the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, they won’t be able to flip a switch and start back up with business as usual. They must pivot our current circumstances into an opportunity to innovate and reimagine a stronger, more sustainable and exciting future for SIFF and activate the philanthropic community to help them.	Seattle
27	Seattle Musician Access to Sustainable Healthcare (SMASH)	In a place like the Pacific Northwest, it can be tough to pursue your artistic passion and have funds for normal expenses like healthcare. SMASH can help musicians access healthcare.	Seattle
28	Snohomish County Community Response Fund	A cross-sector partnership of local philanthropy, government, and business have joined together to create a Response Fund that will rapidly deploy resources to the frontlines of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Snohomish County. There is no application process. Grants are administered in consultation with community partners and are based on the greatest community needs as they emerge in this rapidly changing environment. Active fundraising is underway allowing for multiple rounds of support, but is contingent upon the availability of additional dollars contributed to this fund.	Snohomish County
29	Spokane Artist Relief Fund	The creative community in Spokane is the beating heart of our city, and right now: we need your help. Many self-employed and freelance artists' primary income to pay rent and buy food/medicine comes from gigs and events that are cancelled due to COVID-19. This includes musicians, photographers, teaching artists, authors, actors, and many, many others. We're raising money to benefit local individual creatives during this difficult time. Every penny donated to this fundraiser, after the fees taken out automatically by the platform, will be distributed directly to local professional artists and creatives. The goal is to crowdsource funding that will be distributed directly to individual creatives.	Spokane
30	Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief Project	This is the Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief project, which recommends verified organizations that offer financial relief to those in the music community most in need around the world. To begin, we’re partnering with MusiCares, PRS Foundation, and Help Musicians, and are looking forward to adding more partners worldwide. Spotify is making a donation to these organizations and will match donations made via the Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief page dollar-for-dollar up to a total Spotify contribution of $10 million.	National
31	Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC)	Due to COVID-19, all SJCC arts programming has been canceled. We ask that you please strongly consider converting your ticket purchases into a tax-deductible donation to support the SJCC’s Arts+Ideas program. Donating the cost of your ticket is one way you can partner with us and ensure “the show will go on” after all this is over. Now, more than ever, your support will dramatically help in our ability to bring Jewish and Israeli arts, authors, music, and film to the Seattle area.	Seattle
32	Sweet Relief Musicians Fund	Sweet Relief is here to provide a limited amount of funds specifically for musicians and music industry workers affected by the Coronavirus. Funds raised will go towards medical expenses, lodging, clothing, food and other vital living expenses to those impacted due to sickness or loss of work. Applicant must be a musician who has regular public performances, or performed on at least three widely released recordings (audio or audiovisual), or written music that has been performed on three widely released recordings, or published on three occasions.	National
33	The Plate Fund	The Plate Fund is a relief fund for restaurant workers providing $500 grants to those who have lost work during Covid-19. Many creatives depend on income from service jobs to pay their bills. The fund is powered by the generosity of our community. Your donation will help them reach more workers in need.	Washington State
34	The Stranger	The coronavirus crisis in Seattle is a major threat to The Stranger's ability to keep the city informed. 90% of The Stranger's revenue—advertising, ticketing fees, and our own events—is directly tied to people getting together in groups. The coronavirus situation has virtually eliminated this income all at once. You can make one-time or recurring donations.	Seattle
35	WA Food Fund	WA Food Fund is raising money to provide food and supplies for those in need during the COVID-19 crisis, including the elderly, people who struggle with health issues or have lost their jobs, and children who normally rely on school for meals.	Washington State
36	World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund	The Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund is a secure way for individuals, philanthropies and businesses to contribute to the WHO-led effort to respond to the pandemic.The United Nations Foundation and the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation have created the solidarity fund to support WHO and partners in a massive effort to help countries prevent, detect, and manage the novel coronavirus – particularly those where the needs are the greatest.	National
37	Yakima Valley Resilience and Response Fund	A fund to support and help sustain charitable organizations and agencies as they work to address the COVID-19 virus and its impacts on the Yakima Valley, particularly our valley's most vulnerable populations. Recovery from crisis is sometimes more challenging than managing through it. This fund will assist in restoring our valley and in strengthening systems and organizations for greater resiliency by using the lessons learned throughout the crisis.	Yakima Valley

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2	Tell your story! How have you been affected by COVID-19? National and local organizations are collecting information about economic impact in order to help provide more support.
3	NOTE: The information in the document is a summary that is meant to direct interested parties to possible opportunities. We endeavor to keep this as up to date as possible, but Wh!psmart recommends that you visit each listing for detailed information and timely updates. Please let us know if any of these resources are no longer available or if we are missing any by emailing Info@BeWhipsmart.org
4	Entity	Description	Where?

5	4Culture Statewide Community Survey	While the data we have collected has been invaluable to our efforts to support the sector, we also know that providing this information is time consuming and burdensome. Moving forward, the organizations and agencies listed above will be working in a coordinated fashion to collect and share impact data for the cultural and creative industries. The survey below represents our first joint effort to collect data around your recovery plans and efforts so we may continue to be responsive to your needs. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. THIS SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED	Washington
6	Americans for the Arts Covid-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers	The information being gathered in this survey is crucial to telling the story of creative workers and making sure that you are supported during this ongoing crisis and the eventual recovery. This survey should take you no more than 15 minutes to complete, and requires no preparation.	National
7	Americans for the Arts Economic Impact Survey	This survey is designed to collect information about the financial and human impacts that the spread of the coronavirus have had on arts and cultural organizations since that date. The survey also collects basic information about the participating organizations so that the data can be parsed by specific geographic regions, artistic disciplines, and budget categories.	National
8	Artist Trust: Survey for Artists	This anonymous survey will help Artist Trust understand the impact of COVID-19 and what resources artists in our region need. NOTE: This survey is closed at this time.	Washington
9	Greater Seattle Partners	Help your business or organization recover from the economic effects of the corona virus emergency by completing the Economic Impact Survey. If you're a business owner, freelancer, gig worker, performer etc., this survey provides the opportunity for you to reach out for help and get “back to business” as quickly as possible. NOTE: This survey is now closed at this time.	Seattle
10	Independent Artist COVID-19 Impact Documentation (SIASE)	Seattle Independent Artist Sustainability Effort (SIASE), a coalition of local artist organizers, is gathering information on COVID-19 impact within Seattle's artistic community. Our goal is to empower artists, enhance connectivity, and promote self-determination during this pandemic crisis.	Seattle
11	Innovia Foundation COVID-19 Impact Survey	At this time, we are working to understand the impact, particularly for communities disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Fill out a brief 5 question survey that will help determine the most pressing community needs and how to best direct financial and other resources in this immediate response phase. THIS SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED	Eastern WA and North ID
12	International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)	Tell Congress to include displaced entertainment workers in their relief package.	National
13	OneRedmond	OneRedmond has developed a brief questionnaire that will assist in telling the local story as they have conversations with local and federal leaders. Please take this survey if you are a business in the greater Redmond area. `	Redmond
14	Share Your Experience Applying for a Loan through Payment Protection Plan	Nonprofits: Please let us know – using the report form below – if you experienced problems applying for the new loans for nonprofits and other small businesses responding to the coronavirus pandemic (the Paycheck Protection Program [“PPP”] or SBA 7(a) loans). We’re gathering real-time information about the experiences nonprofits are having. We will use the aggregated data to look for patterns of common problems that require system fixes or collective action.	National
15	Shunpike Covid-19 Survey	The COVID19 health crisis is directly impacting artists and arts groups' work, and we need to document this impact. This anonymous survey will help us better understand the financial impact of COVID19, and help Shunpike prioritize our efforts to meet your needs.	Washington
16	Washington Filmworks: Survey for Film Workers	Tracking the lost wages for Washington's filmmakers. THIS SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED	Washington
17	Washington Filmworks: Survey for Production Companies and Production Resource Companies	Tracking the lost revenue for Washington's statewide production and resource companies. THIS SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED	Washington

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2	Here’s even more resources and information to look into, and links to webinars that can help freelancers, creative businesses, and nonprofit organizations plan a response to COVID-19.
3	NOTE: The information in the document is a summary that is meant to direct interested parties to possible opportunities. We endeavor to keep this as up to date as possible, but Wh!psmart recommends that you visit each listing for detailed information and timely updates. Please let us know if any of these resources are no longer available or if we are missing any by emailing Info@BeWhipsmart.org
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5	4Culture	4Culture has compiled a resource list for cultural organizations and practitioners in our region, which they will continue to update daily.	Washington
6	ArtsReady	ArtsReady, an online emergency preparedness service by and for arts/cultural nonprofits, provides arts organizations with customized business continuity plans for post-crisis sustainability.	Washington
7	Artist Trust	In response to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), Artist Trust has created a growing list of resources to support artists.	Washington
8	Artist Up Covid-19 Relief Hub and Mentor program	Artists Up is offering a free, online consultation service to connect artists and arts organizations with pandemic resources and help them navigate processes for unemployment benefits, payroll protection, small business loans, emergency services, housing, finance, taxes, healthcare, and more. Sign up to connect with Washington-based experts who will provide tailored advice to help you access resources available at the local, county, state, and federal levels.	Washington
9	Association of Washingon Business (AWB) Covid-19 Resource Page	AWB has provided a list of resources during Covid-19 for its members.	Washington
10	Axios	Article: Coronavirus rescue bill extends unemployment benefits to gig economy.	National
11	Creative Capital	Creative Capital has always been anchored by a rich spirit of community and mutual generosity, and we believe that continuing communication and exchange are crucial for all of us. As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States, we have created a list of resources for artists working in all disciplines, as well as arts philanthropists, and arts professionals.	National
12	Daily Report on How COVID-19 is Affecting the Art World	As international governments take increased precautions to limit the spread of the coronavirus, museums, fairs, and festivals are facing closures and delays.	National
13	Department of Commerce List of Internet Hot Spots	Here is a list of Drive Up internet hotspots around Washington that the Department of Commerce shared.	Washington
14	Facebook Corona Virus (COVID-19) Information Center	Facebook will provide updates from the CDC and give you notifications as new information is released.	National
15	Freelance Artistic Resource	This list is specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community. This includes, but is not limited to, actors, designers, producers, technicians, stage managers, musicians, composers, choreographers, visual artists, filmmakers, craft artists, teaching artists, dancers, writers & playwrights, photographers, etc.	Washington
16	IndieFlix	With social distancing becoming our new norm due to COVID-19, Seattle's IndieFlix maintains that social and community engagement can still thrive. IndieFlix is committed to bringing quality online solutions to schools, organizations, and corporations immediately to help support communities during this time of uncertainty. Stream thousands of movies, documentaries, series and shorts of content for a purpose.	Seattle
17	Kickstarter Resource List	Kickstarter built a live archive of resources for artists, from best practices for remote work to emergency grants and guidelines for nonprofits and businesses.	National
18	KNKX Public Radio	KNKX Public Radio is working to keep you updated on the latest developments of the outbreak of COVID-19. In addition to bringing you daily stories and updates on air during Morning Edition and All Things Considered, they have compiled a list of comprehensive resources. You can find the latest numbers from officials tracking confirmed cases, as well as up-to-date announcements from agencies responding to the pandemic.They have also started a podcast, Transmission, about life in the heart of this outbreak. You can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.	Washington
19	KUOW/NPR	6-minute radio spot on seeking security amidst record-breaking unemployment with ESD Commissioner, Suzi LeVine. Explains I.C.’s applying for unemployment.	National
20	Lost Wages Assitance Program (LWA)	Find out everything you need to know about the WLA program from ESD.	Washington
21	Netflix Emergency Support for Workers in the Creative Community	Netflix has created a $100 million fund to help with hardship in the creative community. Most of the fund will go towards support for the hardest hit workers on their own productions around the world. This is in addition to the two weeks pay we’ve already committed to the crew and cast on productions we were forced to suspend last week. They also want to support the broader film and television industry. So $15 million of the fund will go to third parties and non-profits providing emergency relief to out-of-work crew and cast in the countries where they have a large production base.	National
22	New Haven Arts Council	A list of COVID-19 funding and resources to help your organization through the coronavirus pandemic.	National
23	Northwest Folklife: COVID-19 Artistic and Community Resourse List	Northwest Folklife is committed to supporting our community’s artists and community groups. Here you’ll find a list of resources for financial assistance, mutual aid and advocacy, and informational support compiled from community efforts.	PNW
24	OneRedmond	Resources in a time of crisis. The hub of the most current information for our local businesses, our non-profits, and our citizens.	Redmond
25	Seattle Independent Artistic Sustainability Effort	A spreadsheet of resources for a variety of cirucmstances during the COVID-19 pandemic.	Seattle
26	Seattle Public Library Business Information Appointments	The SPL is offering 1:1 appointments with librarians trained to help you research business topics. They can help you find information about your industry and market, find referrals to business assistance organizations and access resources to improve your business skills. They are currently offering support via Webex or over the phone.	Seattle
27	Sundance Institute	An update from Sundance Executive Director Keri Putnam on all of the resources Sundance has to offer in this uncertain time.	National
28	Theatre Resources for Isolation	Theatre resource divided into 5 categories - Read, Watch, Listen, Write and Workshops. Items are organized alphabetically, unless date-sensitive.	National
29	Things to Do to Support the Arts Right Now	After coronavirus cancellations, Seattle's creative economy needs help. Here is a list of ways you can help the arts.	Seattle
30	Washington Lawyers for the Arts	As our global community comes together to fight COVID-19, Washington Lawyers for the Arts (WLA) is committed to providing ongoing support of the work of artists and arts organizations, whose efforts enrich the quality of life in Washington State. WLA will continue offering legal services, including legal advice and legal education, to support Washington’s arts community, while doing our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by offering these services virtually.	Washington
31	Washington Non Profits	We are learning fast about how to survive and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonprofits that typically operate on thin margins are facing unprecedented challenges. Washington Nonprofits is committed to supporting nonprofits through this crisis with timely information and advocacy.	Washington
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34	Arts & Culture COVID-19 Webinar	The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture hosted a webinar for the arts and cultural community to talk about steps our office and community partners are taking to mitigate the effects of COVID-19.	Seattle
35	Association of Washington Business (AWB) Business Impact Webinar	COVID-19 Business Impact Webinar. During this webinar on March 23, hear what resources are available for you and your business as we navigate how COVID-19 continues to impact our state and the economy. AWB members or any Washington employer is invited to join.	Washington
36	Federal COVID-19 Relief Bills: What this means for non-profits Webinar	In rapid succession over the last few weeks, Congress passed and the President signed two far-reaching pieces of legislation designed to provide relief to the American people and businesses – including nonprofits. Included in the provisions of these bills are major victories for nonprofits, operational relief, and new obligations.
37	Finding Your Way Out of the Unemployment Maze	A webinar designed for gig workers. Washington Filmworks & Whipsmart partnered with Artist Trust and the Employment Security Department of Washington to answer the most frequently asked questions about the unemployment benefits process. Recorded 6.25.2020	Washington
38	Helping Independent Contractors & Gig Workers Navigate the Programs Available Under the CARES Act WEBINAR	The third in a series of financial webinars, as speakers from Washington State's Employment Security Department (ESD), the SBA's Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and our regional financial community review and share their insights to help navigate the programs available under the CARES Act.	Washington
39	IFEA Coronavirus (Covid-19) Webinar Series	The International Festivals and Events Association is pleased to present a new weekly “IFEA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Forum,” featuring an open and first-hand discussion by and between some of the top professionals in our industry today. The power of sharing and networking between professional peers become our most valuable and trusted resources. These are held every Wednesday at 10am PST. WEBINAR FORUM SPEAKERS FOR: April 1, 2020 Our next webinar will focus on ‘The Impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic on Festival & Event Sponsorship’, with a panel of leading industry experts.	National
40	Preparing Your Organization for Coronavirus Outbreak Webinar	This webinar by the Event Safety Alliance provides some helpful information around planning and crisis management.	National
41	Real Talk COVID-19 2020 Fundraising Webinar	A webinar for nonprofits (not just in Seattle) about fundraising plans for 2020 during the COVID-19 by Ariel Glassman and Talia Silveri Wright, are offering two free webinars. NOTE: Currently both are full but sign on to get onto the waiting list. When you sign up you will get a link to the webinar that you can watch anytime.	National
42	Seattle Chamber of Commerce: Applying for an SBA Loans or FEMA Grants Webinar	Presented by SMART and the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce, this webinar provides resources and insight for businesses dealing with the impacts of the current COVID-19 situation. In this session, we hear from subject matter experts who break down the process of applying for SBA loans and FEMA grants.	Seattle
43	Sundance Institute Co//ab	This is a free webinar about Film crowdfunding strategies. Streaming on April 8th.	National
44	Tenants Rights During Covid-19 Webinar	This live-streamed webinar provides an overview of Washington State’s COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium. Dinah Braccio, Tenant Education Coordinator for the Tenants Union of Washington State, discusses the moratorium on both residential and commercial evictions, what to do if your landlord violates it, and other aspects of tenant rights. A Q&A follows the conversation.	Washington
45	Theater Communications Group: Corona Virus Preparedness for Theatres Webinar	This webinar by the Theatre Communications Group provides a holistic take on preparedness for theatres, including, general preparedness strategies, how to forecast budget shifts should productions be cancelled, how to navigate insurance, and more.	National
46	Unemployement for Artists and Creatives During COVID-19 Webinar	This live-streamed webinar provides an overview of unemployment benefits for artists and creatives out of work due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Presented by Artist Trust and Washington Filmworks/Whipsmart, attorneys John Tirpak and Anne Paxton of Unemployment Law Project discuss how to apply for unemployment benefits, what to do if you’ve been denied, and what the forthcoming stimulus package will mean for gig workers and contractors.	Washington
47	Unemployement Step by Step video	Who better to guide you through the maze of unemployment then someone who's been there? Actor/filmmakers Melinda Raebyne and Alder Sherwood made this fantastic informational video on how to apply for unemployment.	Washington