COVID-19 Support for Freelancers
I want to start off by acknowledging the courage and fortitude that it takes to keep going during this time. Your strength helps bolster the entire community. So, thank you!
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit freelance designers hard as projects have been cancelled or postponed and I would like to offer my help and support any way I can. There are a number of excellent and informative articles I have come across that have helped to give me some peace of mind during this challenging time. Please check them out below and feel free to comment with others you may have found helpful as well. Stay strong!
* The content below is not my own, sources have been sited as such.
1 Self-Employment Unemployment
Source: HoneyBook/Rising Tide — Click here for Article
Topics Covered
CARES Act Aid Comparison Chart
Self-employed Unemployment Eligibility
Coronavirus Stimulus Package Relief
2 Stimulus Aid Chart
Source: HoneyBook/Rising Tide — Click here for Chart
Topics Covered
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan aka EIDL (Includes $10K advance grant)
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Unemployment
State-Specific Aid
Economic impact Payment
3 Freelancer Relief Fund
Source: Freelancers Union — Click here for information
Note: As of 7/15/20 applications are temporarily closed due to overwhelming need. I would check back often to see when it opens back up!
4 State and Federal Resources
Source: Gig Workers Collective — Click here for resource Listing
Topics Covered
National Resources for help with utilities, food assistance, and unemployment
State-by-state resources for help with utility, food, rent, and medical bills
5 Information for Freelancers
Source: Freelancers Union — Click here for Article
Topics Covered
Government relief programs for freelancers
How-to get involved and stay safe
6 U.S. Small Business Administration
Source: SBA — Click here for Article
Topics Covered
Funding Options
Guidance for Businesses and Employers
Local Assistance
Other Resources
Note: As of 7/23/20 the SBA is accepting EIDL loan applications.
7 California Small Business Relief
Source: HoneyBook/Rising Tide — Click Here for Spreadsheet
Topics Covered
Local Assistance Programs
U.S. and Global Programs
Click here for State-by-state program listing
8 Art Resources
source: Creative Capitol — Click here for resources listing
Topics Covered
Online Workshops
National Grants
Local and State Grants
9 Freelance Artist Resources
Source: COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resource — Click here for Resources Listing
Topics Covered
National Grants/Relief Funds
National Crowdfunding
Local Grants/Relief Funds
10 Resources for Artists
source: Kickstarter — Click here for Article
Topics Covered
Immediate Grant Funds
Medium and Long-Term Grants
General Resources