Natural Disaster Fund

We are currently taking donations and applications for the [XXX] disaster during this month on January, 2023. Applications will close on Jan. 31, 2023.

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is here to provide immediate financial assistance to music industry professionals impacted by natural disasters. Applications will be taken during a short stretch of time surrounding the disaster, but donations are always welcome.

Grants will be issued to those that can show proof of destruction of, or damage to property or music equipment from any sudden, unexpected, or unusual event such as a flood, hurricane, tornado, fire, earthquake or even volcanic eruption. Funds raised will go towards loss of music-related equipment, medical bills related to the to the event, and other vital-living expenses.

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Natural Disaster Fund: Application

Eligibility Requirements:

At least 3 years where more than 50% of your income came from employment in the music industry or as a musician, and currently negatively impacted by a natural disaster.

Required Documentation: Please include the following items required with the completed application: (Applications will not be processed without this information)

Proof of Music Industry Employment (publications, link to ASCAP or BMI repertoire, note from employer(s))
A biography, resume, or discography
Documentation of loss

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Give your first and last name as it appears on your Social Security Card.

First Name:

Last Name:

Professional Name:

If different from real name.

Mailing Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Is your home address different from your mailing address?

Home Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Home Phone:

Mobile Phone:

Work Phone:

Email:

Preferred Way to Contact (check all that apply):

PhoneEmailGround Mail

Permission to leave voicemails that include personal information:

Social Security Number

Date of Birth:

Marital Status:

Average Monthly Household Income:

Are you currently receiving unemployment?

Weekly Amount Received:

PROFESSIONAL CAREER HISTORY

Please state how many years you have worked in the music industry:

What do you do? (e.g. bassist, artist manager, songwriter, etc.)

FOR MUSICIANS

What is your primary genre? (if applicable)

If Other, please explain

What is the URL for your website?

Where can we find your music online? (Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, etc.)

What are your social media channels?

Facebook https:www.facebook.com/

Instagram https:www.instagram.com/

Twitter https:www.twitter.com/

Briefly describe how you were affected by the natural disaster:

Optional Questions

Ethnicity:

Gender:

Please specify:

Please upload any supporting documentation here

I hereby certify that I have answered the foregoing questions to the best of my ability. The facts herein stated are true and I understand that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify me for any assistance from Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.

Yes

Signature of Applicant (or Guardian/Proxy):

Date:

Contact Information

To donate by check:

Write check to:
Natural Disaster Fund at Sweet Relief

Mail to:
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
2650 E Imperial Hwy. Ste 208
Brea, CA 92821-6135

For information about leaving a bequest, please contact info@sweetrelief.org

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity. Federal ID# 95-4443269

If you wish to donate items, services or develop a fundraising event please contact us at info@sweetrelief.org or call 949-215-9620

natural disaster fund

We are currently taking donations and applications for the [XXX] disaster during this month on January, 2023. Applications will close on Jan. 31, 2023.

Natural Disaster Fund: Application