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Round 2 Now Open!
Awards of up to $200,000 are available to creative sector organizations and businesses including sole proprietors that can demonstrate economic harm caused by or exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Funding amounts are based on 2019 (pre-pandemic) operating revenue.
- The funds are for any regular operating expenses, including but not limited to payroll and benefits, utilities, rent and insurance.
- Applications are evaluated using the following criteria:
- Severity of Covid-19 pandemic harm
- Community and cultural impact
- Economic impact
Changes have been made in round 2 to expand eligibility for sole proprietors and for new creative sector businesses that started after March 13, 2020, in response to pandemic economic changes. Full details are on the grant program web page.
What is a creative sector business or nonprofit?
The creative sector economy is defined as the collective enterprises, organizations, and individuals whose products and services are rooted in artistic and creative content and includes culture and heritage; design; film and media; literary arts & publishing; performing arts; specialty foods; and visual arts and crafts.
Key Dates
- Round 2: open Jan. 5--deadline Feb. 28, 2023; notifications by mid-April
- Round 3: open May 1--deadline June 30, 2023; notifications by mid-August
Applications that are not funded in one round may be re-considered in the next round.
See the list of Round 1 recipients here.
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