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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 29, 2020.

We recommend that you monitor this site, as well as the sites referenced in these resources, for updates and changes as we expect the situation and solutions to change over the coming weeks and months. For information on specific programs, we encourage you to visit the websites of the organizations or government entities that are responsible for the relief.

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Description of Program and Relief

Actors Fund Emergency Assistance

The Actors Fund is providing emergency financial assistance to professionals in the entertainment industry who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. By completing one application, individuals can apply for assistance from the Actors Fund, AGMA Relief Fund, Hollywood Support Staff Relief Fund, IATSE Local-52 Fund, IATSE Local 798, IATSE Local 600 Hardship Fund, IATSE-All Locals, Jujamcyn Theatre Assistance Fund, , Musicians Union Local 802, Producers Guild of America Members Relief Fund, and SAG-AFTRA Assistance.

Government or Lead Agency

The Actors Fund

Dates Available

Current

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Emergency financial assistance is available for people who are unable to pay basic living expenses—such as food, housing, and health care—for the next two months.

Eligibility requirements for all unions, guilds, and employers are listed here.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For the online application, click here.

List of Additional Information

For additional information about each of the funds providing support, click here.

* By making this information available, Paul, Weiss seeks to provide a summary repository of publicly-available information regarding these services and programs. However, the details of these and other similar resources, and available information about them, may change on a regular basis. We recommend that you monitor this website, and the websites of the organizations included here, for updates and changes to the programs. By providing this information, Paul, Weiss is not sponsoring, vouching for, or recommending any of the programs or services described herein, or making any representations as to the accuracy of the information provided.


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