Infectious Disease

Infectious disease emergencies are circumstances caused by biological agents, including organisms such as bacteria, viruses or toxins with the potential for significant illness or death in the population. Situations in this category may include naturally occurring outbreaks (e.g., measles, mumps, meningococcal disease), emerging infectious diseases (e.g., COVID-19, H1N1, SARS, pandemic influenza), and bioterrorism.

Resources

Geaux Get Vaccinated – https://www.brla.gov/2579/Geaux-Get-Vaccinated

Red Stick Ready – https://www.brla.gov/2229/COVID-19-Resources

GOHSEP – Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Planning – http://gohsep.la.gov/

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Creative Relief website – https://www.artsbr.org/creativereliefNational Endowment for the Arts – https://www.arts.gov/about/nea-on-covid-19/resources-for-artists-and-arts-organizations

What is the difference between Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, EIDL and PPP?

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant(SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program includes over $16 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance.  To be eligible, applicants generally must have experienced not less than a 25% reduction in gross earned revenue between corresponding quarters in 2019 and 2020, and must have been “fully operational” on Feb. 29, 2020.

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). Small businesses impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for a Targeted EIDL Advance (grant) of up to $10,000, as well as a Supplemental Targeted Advance of $5000. These grants do not have to be repaid. The SBA is now encouraging all eligible businesses to apply.

To be considered for one of these grants, your business must meet the eligibility requirements (see below) and apply (or have applied) for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). However, you do not have to get or accept the loan to get the grant.

To qualify for the full $10,000 targeted EIDL grant, a business must: 

  • Be located in a low-income community, and

  • Have suffered an economic loss greater than 30%, and

  • Employ not more than 300 employees

In addition, the business must qualify as an eligible entity as defined in the CARES Act:  

  • A small business, cooperative, ESOP Tribal concern, with fewer than 500 employees;

  • An individual who operates under as a sole proprietorship, with or without employees, or as an independent contractor; or

  • A private non-profit or small agricultural cooperative.

  • The business must have been in operation by January 31, 2020

  • The business must be directly affected by COVID-19

Funding

CERF+ The Artist’s Safety Net - Unemployment assistance including self-employed.

Louisiana Workforce Commission - Unemployment insurance.

Artist Relief - Available to practicing artists able to demonstrate a sustained commitment to their work.

Hero Initiative - Assistance for a comic book writer, penciler, inker, colorist or letterer on a work-for-hire bases for a minimum of 10 years.

Jazz Foundation of America Musicians’ Emergency Fund - Housing assistance, pro-bono medical care, disaster relief and direct financial support.

Musicians Foundation - Grants eligible to musician in a time of acute need.

Carnegie Fund for Authors - Writers fund for emergency assistance for published authors.

The Pen Writers Fund - Emergency fun for professional writers in financial need.

Science Fiction and Fantasy writers of America Loans - Interest-free loans to members (writers) facing medical expenses.

SBA Lenders in Louisiana

Entergy Foundation

Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Irene A. and C.B. Pennington Foundation

Angela and Huey Wilson Foundation

US Small Business Administration

Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Community Crisis & Response Grants

Foundation for Contemporary Arts Covid-19 Relief Fund - Relief for a canceled performance or exhibition due to Covid-19.

Dramatists Guild Foundation Emergency Grant

The Actors Fund Emergency Financial Assistance

Music Cares Covid-19 Relief Fund - Relief for musicians with lost income and cancelled gigs.

Covid-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund - Financial assistance for musicians and music industry workers.

The Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund - A Fund to support BIPOC Artists and Administrators who have been financially impacted due to Covid-19.

National Council of Nonprofits: Cares Act Analysis

Capital Area United Way

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Partners include: Louisiana Division of the Arts, BRAC, BRAF, Mayors Office of Homeland Security, Capital Area United Way, Louisiana Department of Health, local law enforcement agencies, hospitals, schools, and relief agencies.