Canada Resources

ACTRA ---COVID-19 responses and collection of information from this ACRA union (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television, and Radio Artists)
ACTRA Fraternal ---Extended benefits, scholarships, etc (for insurance and investment). Canada based.
Affordability Fund ---Help on electrical upgrades, affordable energy, and energy conservation for Ontarians.
Black Community Emergency Support Fund – GTA ---Artist-organized community fundraiser for Black people in the GTA, particularly those working in the gig economy. Organized by BlackLivesMatter
Black Community Emergency Support Fund – GTA ---Artist-organized community fundraiser for Black people in the GTA, particularly those working in the gig economy.
Black in BC Community Support Fund for COVID-19 ---Fundraiser for micro-grants for Black folks in BC
CAEA ---Covid-19 responses and collection of information.
Canada Emergency Response Benefit ---Government of Canada offering support in the amount of $500 per week up to 16 weeks.
Canada Emergency Response Benefit ---
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan ---
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses ---This is an outline of all of the Financial plans of the Canadian Government
CANADIAN Low-Income Artist/Musician Relief Fund ---Application Form (Currently looking for more funds)
CANADIAN Low-Income Artist/Musician Relief Fund ---We seek to provide support for low-income artists and musicians whose livelihoods are being effected by this pandemic.
CBC posted a great article with lots of great resources ---Here's where Canadian artists and freelancers can find help during COVID-19 shutdowns
CDA (Canadian Dance Assembly) ---Resource page filled with useful info.
City of Toronto ---COVID-19 information page
COVID-19 Resources For The Theatre Community in Alberta ---
COVID-19: Emergency Support Fund for Sex Workers ---Fundraiser for sex workers in the GTA
Emergency Survival Fund for LGBTQ2S artists, performers, tip-based worker Trans Resiliency Fund ---Fundraiser for trans women & trans femmes who are Black, Indigenous, &/or women of colour organized by trans people in so-called Vancouver
Help Indigenous People in Toronto ---Indigenous people in Toronto are impacted by COVID-19 shut downs of employment and community organizations for our circle of care. This fund will help relieve the impacts.
Hydro One ---Financial Assistance Programs
LPEC Certification ---The LPEC is an industry training credential that workers in the performing arts industry can obtain by taking an online exam.
Motion Picture Safety 101 ---This general safety workshop is designed specifically for the motion picture and television industry.
Ontario Government ---List of Essential Services
Shannon Lee Simmons ---A guide to Financial Planning during COVID-19
Skillshare ---A free resource with classes on writing, acting and many more topics
Snow Lake Initiative Busker Grant ---
The Photographer Fund ---A $25,000 fund to help self-employed photographers facing hardship.
The Writers Union of Canada ---The Writers' Trust of Canada and The Writers' Union of Canada (TWUC) announced the creation of the Canadian Writers' Emergency Relief Fund to provide support to professional authors financially affected by the COVID-19 health crisis. The fund will begin with an initial amount of $150,000 and distribute grants in amounts of $1,500 to writers that have seen contracted or projected income evaporate due to the current public health crisis. Financial support for the program is supplied by three program partn ers: the Writers' Trust, TWUC, and RBC.
Toronto Arts Council ---The TOArtist COVID Response Fund To assist Toronto artists in dealing with the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, Toronto Arts Foundation and Toronto Arts Council are introducing the TOArtist COVID Response Fund. The Fund will allocate up to $1000 to self-employed, individual artists resident in Toronto whose creative work and income have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently Suspended pending the sorting of current applications. (Stay tuned)
Toronto Public Library eLearning portal ---Free films and access to library materials for library card holders.
Toronto Tenants ---A Plea to the Ontario Government to stop payment of rent for April 1st.
Trans Resiliency Fund ---Micro-grants for trans women and trans femmes who are Black, Indigenous, &/or women of colour
Unison ---Financial aid for musicians
Where Canadian artists and freelancers can find help during COVID-19 shutdown ---Resources for Canadian Artists During COVID-19
Woodcock Fund Grant ---Emergency funds for book writers mid-project (Not accepting COVID related applications)

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Black Community Emergency Support Fund – GTA ---Artist-organized community fundraiser for Black people in the GTA, particularly those working in the gig economy.
Black in BC Community Support Fund for COVID-19 ---Fundraiser for micro-grants for Black folks in BC
CANADIAN Low-Income Artist/Musician Relief Fund ---We seek to provide support for low-income artists and musicians whose livelihoods are being effected by this pandemic.
COVID-19: Emergency Support Fund for Sex Workers ---Fundraiser for sex workers in the GTA
Emergency Survival Fund for LGBTQ2S artists, performers, tip-based worker Trans Resiliency Fund ---Fundraiser for trans women & trans femmes who are Black, Indigenous, &/or women of colour organized by trans people in so-called Vancouver
Help Indigenous People in Toronto ---Indigenous people in Toronto are impacted by COVID-19 shut downs of employment and community organizations for our circle of care. This fund will help relieve the impacts.

Canada: Emergency Fund Resources

Affordability Fund ---Help on electrical upgrades, affordable energy, and energy conservation for Ontarians.
Behind the Scenes Basic Needs Grants ---Provides financial assistance for seriously ill entertainment technology professionals in the U.S. and Canada.
Canada Emergency Response Benefit ---Government of Canada offering support in the amount of $500 per week up to 16 weeks.
CANADIAN Low-Income Artist/Musician Relief Fund ---Application Form (Currently looking for more funds)
Emergency Survival Fund for LGBTQ2S artists, performers, tip-based workers ---This is a fund to SWIFTLY HELP LGBTQ2S PEOPLE WHO CANNOT PAY FOR FOOD, MEDICINE, RENT AND NECESSITIES because most of their income doesn't come from an employer. We anticipate that we will be overwhelmed with requests - we will help as many people as we can, based on need and our available funds.
Hydro One ---Financial Assistance Programs
MusicTogether ---A $300K emergency relief fund for Ontario musicians put together by the provincial government and members of the music community. Musicians can apply for a one-time $1,000 performance fee tied to a livestream.
NABS ---Mental health and financial assistance for media, marketing, and communications pros
The AFC ---Emergency financial aid for entertainment pros
The Photographer Fund ---A $25,000 fund to help self-employed photographers facing hardship.
The Writers Union of Canada ---The Writers' Trust of Canada and The Writers' Union of Canada (TWUC) announced the creation of the Canadian Writers' Emergency Relief Fund to provide support to professional authors financially affected by the COVID-19 health crisis. The fund will begin with an initial amount of $150,000 and distribute grants in amounts of $1,500 to writers that have seen contracted or projected income evaporate due to the current public health crisis. Financial support for the program is supplied by three program partn ers: the Writers' Trust, TWUC, and RBC.
Toronto Arts Council ---The TOArtist COVID Response Fund To assist Toronto artists in dealing with the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, Toronto Arts Foundation and Toronto Arts Council are introducing the TOArtist COVID Response Fund. The Fund will allocate up to $1000 to self-employed, individual artists resident in Toronto whose creative work and income have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently Suspended pending the sorting of current applications. (Stay tuned)
Trans Resiliency Fund ---Micro-grants for trans women and trans femmes who are Black, Indigenous, &/or women of colour
Unison ---Financial aid for musicians
Woodcock Fund Grant ---Emergency funds for book writers mid-project (Not accepting COVID related applications)

Canada: Health

ACTRA Fraternal ---Extended benefits, scholarships, etc (for insurance and investment). Canada based.
NABS ---Mental health and financial assistance for media, marketing, and communications pros

Canada: Information

ACTRA ---COVID-19 responses and collection of information from this ACRA union (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television, and Radio Artists)
ACTRA Fraternal ---Extended benefits, scholarships, etc (for insurance and investment). Canada based.
Affordability Fund ---Help on electrical upgrades, affordable energy, and energy conservation for Ontarians.
CAEA ---Covid-19 responses and collection of information.
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses ---This is an outline of all of the Financial plans of the Canadian Government
CBC posted a great article with lots of great resources ---Here's where Canadian artists and freelancers can find help during COVID-19 shutdowns
CDA (Canadian Dance Assembly) ---Resource page filled with useful info.
City of Toronto ---COVID-19 information page
Motion Picture Safety 101 ---This general safety workshop is designed specifically for the motion picture and television industry.
Ontario Government ---List of Essential Services
Shannon Lee Simmons ---A guide to Financial Planning during COVID-19
Skillshare ---A free resource with classes on writing, acting and many more topics
Toronto Public Library eLearning portal ---Free films and access to library materials for library card holders.
Toronto Tenants ---A Plea to the Ontario Government to stop payment of rent for April 1st.

Canada: For Artists, Musicians and Creators

ACTRA ---COVID-19 responses and collection of information from this ACRA union (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television, and Radio Artists)
ACTRA Fraternal ---Extended benefits, scholarships, etc (for insurance and investment). Canada based.
Black Community Emergency Support Fund – GTA ---Artist-organized community fundraiser for Black people in the GTA, particularly those working in the gig economy. Organized by BlackLivesMatter
CANADIAN Low-Income Artist/Musician Relief Fund ---Application Form (Currently looking for more funds)
CANADIAN Low-Income Artist/Musician Relief Fund ---We seek to provide support for low-income artists and musicians whose livelihoods are being effected by this pandemic.
CBC posted a great article with lots of great resources ---Here's where Canadian artists and freelancers can find help during COVID-19 shutdowns
Emergency Survival Fund for LGBTQ2S artists, performers, tip-based workers ---This is a fund to SWIFTLY HELP LGBTQ2S PEOPLE WHO CANNOT PAY FOR FOOD, MEDICINE, RENT AND NECESSITIES because most of their income doesn't come from an employer. We anticipate that we will be overwhelmed with requests - we will help as many people as we can, based on need and our available funds.
LPEC Certification ---The LPEC is an industry training credential that workers in the performing arts industry can obtain by taking an online exam.
Motion Picture Safety 101 ---This general safety workshop is designed specifically for the motion picture and television industry.
MusicTogether ---A $300K emergency relief fund for Ontario musicians put together by the provincial government and members of the music community. Musicians can apply for a one-time $1,000 performance fee tied to a livestream.
National Arts Centre ---The National Arts Centre will receive and administer applications until April 20, 2020 with performances currently scheduling until May 31, 2020 from professional Canadian performing artists who would like to post an online performance. Selected artists will receive a financial grant, and their performances will be shared on the NAC’s Facebook page which will be discoverable by searching #CanadaPerforms
Skillshare ---A free resource with classes on writing, acting and many more topics
The Photographer Fund ---A $25,000 fund to help self-employed photographers facing hardship.
The Writers Union of Canada ---The Writers' Trust of Canada and The Writers' Union of Canada (TWUC) announced the creation of the Canadian Writers' Emergency Relief Fund to provide support to professional authors financially affected by the COVID-19 health crisis. The fund will begin with an initial amount of $150,000 and distribute grants in amounts of $1,500 to writers that have seen contracted or projected income evaporate due to the current public health crisis. Financial support for the program is supplied by three program partn ers: the Writers' Trust, TWUC, and RBC.
Toronto Arts Council ---The TOArtist COVID Response Fund To assist Toronto artists in dealing with the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, Toronto Arts Foundation and Toronto Arts Council are introducing the TOArtist COVID Response Fund. The Fund will allocate up to $1000 to self-employed, individual artists resident in Toronto whose creative work and income have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently Suspended pending the sorting of current applications. (Stay tuned)
Unison ---Financial aid for musicians
Where Canadian artists and freelancers can find help during COVID-19 shutdown ---Resources for Canadian Artists During COVID-19
Woodcock Fund Grant ---Emergency funds for book writers mid-project (Not accepting COVID related applications)