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Our understanding is that many self-employed workers (including artists!) are eligible for state unemployment insurance (around 40-45% of average wages), federally-based Pandemic Unemployment Compensation ($600/week), and extended benefits, so find your state’s Department of Labor/UI website and collect information, including contracts, tax documents, and pay stubs or proof of payment before you begin the application process.

Some workers, depending on specific circumstances, could also be eligible for Paid Family Leave, or Short Term or Long Term Disability benefits. The Federal Government also has agreed, as part of the CARES Act, to release one time payments of up to $1200 to US citizens in the coming weeks. 

Note that, per the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, a single member LLC may also apply for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). If you want to learn more about the PPP, check out Fiscal Management Associates’ PPP Toolkit.  Funds are depleted as of April 16, but additional funds may become available soon. Check with your bank, or an approved SBA lender for more information.

This guide is extremely helpful to determine what government benefits you might be qualified for: Family Values at Work Explore Your Rights. See here for more details and read this article on options for government relief. Fiscal Management Associates has this PPP Toolkit.

Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Need help with your unemployment insurance claim? Here’s what to do.

By now, it’s no secret that Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) systems across the country are not working. On May Day, …

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Posted on May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

Archived Webinar: Coping with COVID: Strategies for Mid-Atlantic Artists

Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation recently presented Coping with Covid: Strategies for Mid-Atlantic Artists* and is pleased to share the webinar recording with our …

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Posted on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

Student Loan Relief Details – StudentAid.gov

On March 27, 2020, the president signed the CARES Act into law, which, among other things, provides broad relief for federal student …

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Posted on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

Payment Protection Program (PPP) Resources for Artists, Freelancers, and Independent Contractors

Some of the best resources for artists and freelancers to learn about government relief options, including PPP, compiled by Fractured …

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Posted on May 1, 2020May 2, 2020

Archived Webinar: Coping with COVID: Financial Implications for Creative Individuals

This free Creative Capital online workshop provides an overview of the financial implications of the COVID-19 outbreak. It is meant …

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Posted on April 29, 2020May 5, 2020

State Specific Legal Info, Support, & Resources

Contact state-specific organizations to support you in contract negotiation, advocacy, and more. CALIFORNIA: California Lawyers for the Arts CALIFORNIA: Covid-19 Resources for …

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Posted on April 28, 2020

NYC Human Resources Administration

Info on SNAP, Cash Assistance, Medicaid and more in NYC. Read more.

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Posted on April 28, 2020

A Guide to COVID-19 and Your Finances: What You Need to Know

Guide created by Annuity.org, includes info on taxes, unemployment, loans, health care, and more. View the full guide.

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Posted on April 26, 2020

City of Chicago: Rent Assistance

Through The DFSS Rental Assistance Program, rent and rent arrears payment is available for individuals and families that are in …

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Posted on April 26, 2020

NYC Artist Coalition: COVID-19 Relief

Artists, health experts, gig workers, community spaces, community leaders, activists, policy makers, and mutual aid providers coordinate NYC COVID-19 pandemic …

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