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​Other Resources for NYC Theatre Artists

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For Actors​

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly known as the Actors Fund)
Mayer Foundation
SAG-AFTRA Foundation
American Guild of Variety Artists
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Max's Kansas City Project​
plus:
The Big Artist Opportunities List
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For Musicians​

MusiCares
​Musicians Foundation

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly known as the Actors Fund)
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Mayer Foundation​​
Jazz Foundation of America
Bagby Foundation for the Musical Artist

American Guild of Variety Artists
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For Dancers​

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly known as the Actors Fund)
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Mayer Foundation​​
American Guild of Variety Artists​
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For Playwrights

Authors League Fund
Dramatists Guild Fund​
Mayer Foundation
​PEN Writers Fund
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​Writers Emergency Assistance Fund
The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly known as the Actors Fund)
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For Theatre Tech Professionals

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly known as the Actors Fund)
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Behind the Scenes
Mayer Foundation
Artists' Fellowship
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For Film Professionals

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly known as the Actors Fund)
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Behind the Scenes
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Mayer Foundation
Broadcasters' Foundation of America

For Everyone

​Catholic Charities
HRA

 


More Emergency Grants (updated 3/3/23)

AAPI Emergency Transportation Fund
     for AAPI-identifying NYC-based theater artist in need of support to get home safely

Affordable Connectivity Program
     for those with internet
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 Cancercare.org
     for those living with cancer


Dramatists Guild Foundation grants
​     for writers


Energy Affordability Program
     for New Yorkers who use National Grid


FASTEN Funding
     for people who live in NYC, including undocumented tenants
    

Foundation for Contemporary Arts
     for visual and performing artists who reside in the U.S. or U.S. Territories

The Haven Foundation
     for freelance professionals in the arts who reside in the U.S.


Help When You Need It
     for everyone looking for food pantries, stores that accept food stamps, assisted living facilities, domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters, hospitals, mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, free clinics, V.A. facilities, women's clinics, legal assistance or financial assistance

Home Energy Assistance Fund (HEAP)
     for New Yorkers who have received a utility shut-off notice

Indie Theater Fund NYC Mental Health Micro Grants

     for NYC-based indie theater artists in need of mental health funds
     

Leveler (participate on smartphone)​
    peer-to-peer grants from individuals

Mamatropolis
     for parents and guardians of children under 18

Max's Kansas City
     for artists who live in New York State

Modest Needs
     for residents of the US and Canada


Motion Picture & Television Fund
     for current or retired workers in the entertainment community


New York State Electric and Gas Bill Relief Program
     for Con Ed customers who receive qualifying government assistance


NYSCA/NYFA Artists with Disabilities Grant
     for New York State artists with a disability who reside outside of the five boroughs of NYC

Pan Foundation
     for people with serious illnesses

SCRIE (Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption)
     for eligible New York City renters aged 62 or older 


Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
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     for musicians or music industry workers who have a serious medical condition or are seniors

Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation
     for performers with five recent years of qualifying experience

 
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Food Resources
Catholic Charities​
City Harvest
Food Bags for Seniors
​Food Bank NYC
Food Stamps
​God's Love We Deliver
Hunger Free America
Karma (you may need to translate the page to English)

​Map of Free Meals
Masbia
NYC.gov Free Meals
NYC.gov Nutrition Kitchen
NYC.gov for Seniors
Olio
Soup Kitchen: Holy Apostles NYC (28th and 9th)

The Red Door Place
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Too Good to Go


Additionally, a list of state and federal food-related benefits can be found at benefits.gov/categories/Food%20and%20Nutrition

To browse resources for food, clothing,personal care, or shelter, visit gogetta.nyc/find.

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Mental Health/Addiction Resources
The Art Therapy Nest
Asian Mental Health Collective

Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too
Be Scene Be Heard
Betterhelp
Black Mental Health
Blanton Peale
​Coping with Covid by NY Project Hope (free!)
Crime Victims Treatment Center
Drama Therapy
Entertainment Industry Therapist Finder

Inclusive Therapists
Latinx Therapy
Mental Health App Finder

Online Behavioral Health Self-Assessment Screening Program
The NY Counseling & CSW Service
Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Psychology Today

And access a list of additional suggestions here and here.


 Pro-tip: Ask therapists if they have pro-bono spots available.


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Legal Help

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Artistic Freedom Initiative
City Bar Justice Center
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Maternity Services

Catholic Charities
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Job Placement

Entertainment Community Fund Career Center

Additional lists of Resources
​Americans for the Arts
​Freelance Artist Resource
NYFA

Flexible Job Opportunities
Job Leads found by The Entertainment Community Fund
Survival Jobs for Actors


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The Episcopal Actors' Guild of America, Inc. - 1 East 29th Street - New York, NY 10016 - (212) 685-2927
The Episcopal Actors' Guild (est. 1923) provides emergency aid and support to professional performers of all faiths and none who are undergoing financial crisis. We are also dedicated to helping emerging artists advance their careers through scholarships, awards, and performance opportunities. The Episcopal Actors' Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization. All services are strictly confidential. Review our Privacy Policy.
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  • Who We Are
    • Mission Statement
    • History
    • Staff & Board
    • Who We Help
    • Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
    • FAQ's
    • Blog
  • Apply for Assistance
    • Eligibility for EAG's Services
    • Services for Performers
    • Actors Pantry
    • Scholarships and Awards
    • Other Resources
  • Get Involved
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    • Rent Our Space
    • Gratitude for Our Supporters >
      • George Holland Society
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