Now and as always, the health, safety, and well-being of our incredible community remains our top priority.
Please continue to monitor the CDC and WHO websites as well as your local government websites for the most current updates on this rapidly evolving situation.
CDC Guide: How to Protect Yourself and Others
Take the NYWIFT Survey (it takes 2 minutes – we promise) for members to keep us informed about how has COVID-19 impacted your role in the media and entertainment industry. Please take the survey today.
If you are able to, please consider donating to a resource below to support your fellow freelance artists or small businesses.
NYWIFT Updates
Our community – both near and afar – is what makes NYWIFT strong!
NYWIFT professional development programming will be offered virtually for the time being. See www.nywift.org/events for upcoming programs, and check out recordings of past NYWIFT Talks on our NYWIFT Programming Goes Digital hub.
In March 2020, the NYWIFT Facebook Group was launched as a way for members to keep in touch! Remember you can also use the NYWIFT Membership Directory and Job Board to reach out.
Grants, Loans, Financial, and Urgent Needs Programs
Please note: this is a working page that is updated regularly; some of the grants listed below may now be closed and the links will be removed as soon as possible.
Actors Fund Financial Eligibility
The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant
American Documentary Emergency Fund for Artists
Artists Fellowship Emergency Assistance
Authors League Fund Emergency Grant
Bernie Myers Emergency Grant Fund
Creatives Rebuild New York 125M Toward Artists’ Futures Grant
IATSE Application for COVID-19 Hardship Distribution
LEF New England Documentary Fund
Marketing Micro Grant for Artists
Max’s Kansas City Project Emergency Grant
Medically Tailored Meals for New Yorkers Living with Serious Illness
NYC Employee Retention Grant Program
Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance Micro-Grant
Pen America Writers Emergency Fund
SAG-AFTRA Foundation COVID-19 Disaster Fund
Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Assistance
Compiled Resource Lists From Organizations:
Actors Fund Resources List for Actors
Artwork Archive Financial Relief Resources
The Career Artist COVID Anytime Resource List
CERF+ Emergency Resources List
Creative Capital Resources List
COVID-19 Risk Assessment Guide for Independent Documentary Filmmakers
Independent Resource Spreadsheet for Freelancers
Joan Mitchell Emergency Grant List
National Endowments for the Arts Resource List
NYC Cultural Affairs Resources
NYFA Grants and Resources List
NYS Youth Leadership Council Resources
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Resources
Spring Grants List: Where Can Female Filmmakers Find Money?
Words of Mouth List of Artist Resources
Advocacy
Hispanic American Mental Health Disparities Report
Las Disparidades Raciales en el Tratamiento de la Salud Mental: Investigación y Recursos
Tell Congress to Include Displaced Entertainment Workers in Relief Package
Tell the Senate to Pass Paid Sick Leave for All Workers
The Action Network Petition to Protect Musicians and Entertainment Workers
Urge Congress to Support Museum Community Economic Relief
Business Resources and Strategies
Tips, Tools, and Resources for Black-Owned Small Businesses and LLCs
Can I Lose My Job if I Get the Coronavirus? Maryland Employment Lawyer Discusses Your Rights
Chamber of Commerce Guide to Re-Opening Small Businesses
The Best Resources for Black Entrepreneurs
Business of Art: Job Hunting Strategies During the Pandemic
Managing A Business Interruption Claim During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Annuity Guide to COVID-19 and Your Finances
Bankrate’s 7 Ways to Get Through Coronavirus Furlough
Independent Artists Assemble List of Resources for Freelancers
Coronavirus Communications Triage Kit
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council Breaks Down CARES Act
Brand Communications in a Time of Crisis
Freelancer’s Union Member Survey
GrowthZone Resources for Associations
Top 10 Proven Tips to Setup a Temporary Work From Home Office Successfully
Art House Convergence Preparedness Resources
Practicing Remote Workplace Equity
Has Your Project Been Cancelled by SXSW or Another Festival? Women and Hollywood Wants to Help
KitSplit Guide for Gear Owners
KitSplit Guide for Freelancers and Production Companies
NYC Survey for Nightlife Businesses, Workers, and Freelancers Impacted by COVID-19
How to Look Your Best on a Webcam by NYT
Apply to Udacity’s Free Tech Training for Laid Off Workers
Women Make Movies Answers Questions About PPP and Unemployment Insurance
Field of Vision’s New Virtual Mentorship & Consultation Service
Sundance Co//ab Online Courses
How to Plan a Virtual Event Through Vimeo
Unemployment Insurance Provisions
Puget Sound All Girls Film Challenge Web Events
IDA Guide to Applying for Federal Relief
NextAdvisor – Protecting Your Credit During a Pandemic
Unemployment Benefits Information
Resources for Workers Impacted by Coronavirus Layoffs and Lost Wages
Personal Resources and Strategies
Homeschool Resources for Special Needs Students during COVID-19
Grads Guide to Getting Hired during COVID-19
Dealing with Stress in College during COVID-19
Success Tips for Online College during COVID-19
How COVID’s Financial Stress is Impacting Healthy Sleep Habits
How to Deal with the Financial Impact of Delaying Your “I do”
Coronavirus: Guidance for Better Mental Health
How to Receive Virtual Medical Treatment While Under Quarantine
Teletherapy for Addiction and Mental Health – The Recovery Village
60 Digital Resources for Mental Health
Domestic Violence Support – WFN
National Alliance on Mental Illness Guide for Coping
CDC Guide for Managing Stress and Anxiety
How to Talk to your Friends About Social Distancing
How to Prevent Feeling Totally Isolated in the Time of Social Distancing
The Ultimate List of Free Meditation Resources
10 Workouts Through Amazon Prime
Stream Free Workout Videos through CRUNCH
YMCA 360 Health & Fitness Videos
Peloton Free Access to Workout Videos for 90 Days
TruFusion Fitness Videos 14 Day Free Trial
Yoga Green Book 30-Day Free Trial
Dating During Social Distancing
Times Up How to Cope with Anxiety and Lonliness
Rehab & Sobriety Resources:
Kingsway NJ: Resources for Addiction
Addiction Group: How to Sober Up
Addiction Group: Daughters of Alcoholic Mothers
North Jersey Recovery Resources
Addiction Resources from Addiction Group
Is Covid-19 Leading to More Relapses?
Online Substance Recovery Treatment Through Sunshine Behavioral Health
Family & Childcare Resources
Adobe: Teaching kids animation and film production: a guide to creative activities and resources
The Ultimate STEM Guide for Kids: 239 Cool Sites About Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
ThriveNYC Resources for Seniors
Jessica Gonzáles Rojas Talks Learning and Teaching From Home
Discover Data Science Kids in STEM Guide
Scholastic Learn at Home Program – Daily Projects to Keep Kids Reading, Thinking, and Growing
Varsity Tutors Virtual School Day
Varsity Tutors Virtual Summer Camp
Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
COVID-19 Resource Center for Nonprofits
Remote Workers and Telecommuting Practices for Nonprofits
Montana Nonprofit Association Work-From-Home Guide
How Nonprofits can Manage Uncertainty Amid Crisis
Financial Leadership in the Face of Impossible Choices
National Council of Nonprofits Guide
How We Can Support Each Other and Our Communities During the Coronavirus Crisis
Nonprofit Finance Fund Resources
Nonprofit Finance Fund NYC Response & Impact Fund
Tech Soup Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work
Feed Your Creativity
Travel from home: 13 Virtual Museums and Galleries to Tour
Watch the 40th Anniversary NYWIFT Muse Awards on YouTube
Tune in to the 3rd Annual NYWIFT Online Shorts Festival
31 Female-led TV Shows and Movies to Binge if you’re Self-Quarantined
12 Museums Offering Virtual Tours
NYC Women Filmmakers Content to Watch
The Metropolitan Opera is Offering Free Streams of Performances
A Spotify Playlist for Focus & Creativity, created by Joanna Bowzer
DJ D-Nice and Michelle Obama’s ‘Party with a Purpose’
Erykah Badu Offers $1 Access to Bedroom Concert Series
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Home Concert Series
The Paris Opera Free Online Performances
2,500 Museums to Virtually Visit
London’s National Theatre Streams Free Play Every Thursday
15 Broadway Plays and Musicals to Stream for Free
