Springboard for The Arts

The Emergency Relief Fund exists to meet the emergency needs of area artists. The Fund supplies immediate monies to cover an unpaid, unexpected bills directly resulting from a catastrophic, career-threatening event such as theft, fire, flood and health emergency. The Emergency Relief Fund does not cover unemployment and equipment/automobile repair that is not a result of theft or natural disaster.

Artists living in MN, IA, ND, SD or WI may apply for up to $500. Artists must provide a copy of the outstanding bill and the Emergency Relief Fund payment will be made directly to the business to whom the artist owes money, not to the artist applicant. The fund does not cover anticipated bills such as rent/fees to landlords, utilities, home mortgage, and dues to credit cards, banks, and other financial institutions.

CLICK HERE to complete an online application.

Questions about eligibility? Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) before applying.

Don't qualify for Springboard's Emergency Relief Fund? Check out modestneeds.org and NYFA for a list of emergency resources.