Emergency Financial Assistance
AGMA contracts with The Actors Fund to administer this program nationally as well as to provide comprehensive social services. Any AGMA member in good standing is entitled and encouraged to apply for financial assistance through the AGMA Relief Fund. Grants are awarded on a case-by-case basis, based on need. AGMA is aware of the major effects resonating in the performance sector regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. They are deeply saddened that it is resulting in loss of work and moneys due to theatre closures and travel restrictions. They know that many of our artists, especially soloists, travel extensively and have been affected by this crisis. Before you begin, make sure you have: A copy of your current membership card OR confirmation by Union membership department (email [email protected] and put “Proof of Membership” in…
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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. This program has no deadlines. The program does not consider requests for dental work, chronic situations, capital improvements, or projects of any kind; nor can it consider situations resulting from general indebtedness or lack of employment. The maximum amount of this grant is $15,000; an award of $5,000 is typical. Applicants should be aware that this is a grant program, and that each application…
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As of Thursday March 12th The Record Co. has established a fund to provide financial relief to Boston area music makers experiencing lost income as the result of performance cancellations related to COVID-19. Small grants of up to $200 will be paid rapidly on a first come, first served basis to affected artists and groups. Please see grant guidelines below. Donations will be accepted from individuals and corporations in order to replenish the fund and continue making payments to eligible music makers in the queue. The Record Co. is covering all admin/processing costs so 100% of every donation goes directly to music makers in the community. Please consider donating using the form below or contact [email protected] to get involved.
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Due to the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), they are experiencing an extremely high volume of requests. To help determine if you are eligible and to respond as quickly as possible, they have transitioned to an online application process to make it more seamless and efficient. Eligibility Requirements for Actors Fund Emergency Assistance Current financial need A minimum of five years of recent industry paid employment with earnings of at least $6,500 for three out of the last five years OR a minimum of 20 years of industry paid employment with a minimum of 10 years of earnings of at least $5,000 Checklist of required documents for Actors Fund financial assistance Documentation of Industry earnings Union earning printouts from Pension and Welfare Departments OR Contract, pay stubs OR W-2,…
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