as of september 2022, we are no longer accepting new applications for covid-19 relief
After 30 months of granting emergency financial assistance to music industry professionals impacted by the pandemic, we have stopped accepting new applications for COVID relief. We're grateful to have supported our community through this difficult time, and thank all those that made it possible through donations and support.
There are still several ways to support Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and the work we do. We are currently shifting our focus to granting for Mental Health care and to our core mission of providing assistance to those with overwhelming medical bills.
There are still several ways to support Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and the work we do. We are currently shifting our focus to granting for Mental Health care and to our core mission of providing assistance to those with overwhelming medical bills.
ADDITIONAL COVID-19 RELIEF RESOURCES
Sweet Relief's COVID-19 Fund
Sweet Relief is here to provide immediate assistance and we have created this DONOR-DIRECTED FUND with a limited amount of funds available to be used specifically for musicians and music industry workers affected by the Coronavirus.
Sweet Relief's Rex Roadie Fund
This fund was created in partnership with the Rex Foundation to help ill, disabled and economically challenged crew who are facing financial hardship*. 100% of the money donated into this fund will go toward helping roadies, tour managers, stage managers, and all production crew who work behind the scenes.
Backline: Come Together COVID-19 Crisis Initiative
Backline has launched the Come Together COVID-19 Crisis Initiative, providing virtual mental health & wellness support to the music industry through bi-weekly support groups, yoga, meditation, and breathwork sessions.
A2IM
A2IM is surveying indie music companies about how the coronavirus pandemic is disrupting their businesses. The results will inform the organization’s discussions with the New York Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, as well as its investigations of federal assistance programs.
HOB Music Forward: Crew Nation
In partnership with Live Nation, Music Forward Foundation, a charitable 501c3 organization, has established Crew Nation— a global relief fund for live music crews. Music Forward Foundation will be administering the fund, and managing the application, review, and award process.
Entertainment Community Fund
To help the community during this public health crisis, the Entertainment Community Fund (formally The Actors Fund) has partnered with other entertainment industry organizations to provide emergency financial assistance to those who have immediate financial needs. Support is provided through a number of funds to actors, dancers, film and television workers, musicians, theater workers, and Hollywood support staff.
AGMA Relief Fund
Any AGMA member in good standing is entitled and encouraged to apply for financial assistance through the AGMA Relief Fund.
The International Bluegrass Music Association
If you are or have been a professional in the business of bluegrass and are in a time of emergency need, you may apply here for assistance from the Bluegrass Trust Fund.
Livenation's Global Relief Fund
Crew Nation is powered by Music Forward Foundation, a charitable 501c3 organization, that will be administering the fund. This fund is to help Crew members during the global pandemic. They are currently accepting applications from previously supported applicants.
COVID-19 Blues Foundation
General information about the COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund. The Blues Foundation established the COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund to provide immediate resource to full time blues musicians whose revenue streams have been severely diminished by the current coronavirus.
Hello Alice: COVID-19 Business Resource Center
At Hello Alice we know you have been through a lot during this pandemic. We are here with 360,000 of your fellow business owners to help you navigate your new normal with access to funding, e-learning guides, and mentorship.
Sweet Relief is here to provide immediate assistance and we have created this DONOR-DIRECTED FUND with a limited amount of funds available to be used specifically for musicians and music industry workers affected by the Coronavirus.
Sweet Relief's Rex Roadie Fund
This fund was created in partnership with the Rex Foundation to help ill, disabled and economically challenged crew who are facing financial hardship*. 100% of the money donated into this fund will go toward helping roadies, tour managers, stage managers, and all production crew who work behind the scenes.
Backline: Come Together COVID-19 Crisis Initiative
Backline has launched the Come Together COVID-19 Crisis Initiative, providing virtual mental health & wellness support to the music industry through bi-weekly support groups, yoga, meditation, and breathwork sessions.
A2IM
A2IM is surveying indie music companies about how the coronavirus pandemic is disrupting their businesses. The results will inform the organization’s discussions with the New York Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, as well as its investigations of federal assistance programs.
HOB Music Forward: Crew Nation
In partnership with Live Nation, Music Forward Foundation, a charitable 501c3 organization, has established Crew Nation— a global relief fund for live music crews. Music Forward Foundation will be administering the fund, and managing the application, review, and award process.
Entertainment Community Fund
To help the community during this public health crisis, the Entertainment Community Fund (formally The Actors Fund) has partnered with other entertainment industry organizations to provide emergency financial assistance to those who have immediate financial needs. Support is provided through a number of funds to actors, dancers, film and television workers, musicians, theater workers, and Hollywood support staff.
AGMA Relief Fund
Any AGMA member in good standing is entitled and encouraged to apply for financial assistance through the AGMA Relief Fund.
The International Bluegrass Music Association
If you are or have been a professional in the business of bluegrass and are in a time of emergency need, you may apply here for assistance from the Bluegrass Trust Fund.
Livenation's Global Relief Fund
Crew Nation is powered by Music Forward Foundation, a charitable 501c3 organization, that will be administering the fund. This fund is to help Crew members during the global pandemic. They are currently accepting applications from previously supported applicants.
COVID-19 Blues Foundation
General information about the COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund. The Blues Foundation established the COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund to provide immediate resource to full time blues musicians whose revenue streams have been severely diminished by the current coronavirus.
Hello Alice: COVID-19 Business Resource Center
At Hello Alice we know you have been through a lot during this pandemic. We are here with 360,000 of your fellow business owners to help you navigate your new normal with access to funding, e-learning guides, and mentorship.
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Our Mission
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet while facing physical or mental health issues, disability, or age-related problems.
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet while facing physical or mental health issues, disability, or age-related problems.
