PMF recognizes that there are many other like-minded organizations and community groups doing amazing work to support musicians. To ensure that our community has access to as many resources and as much support as possible, PMF is combining our own resources with those of other organizations in the music sphere to create a hub of music industry information, career guidance, community-building opportunities, and wellness support.
A toll-free information line available Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., to refer community members to services from CHIRLA and partner organizations.
HOW TO ACCESS: Call 888-624-4752 (888-6-CHIRLA)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing legal services, policy advocacy, and working for the rights of all immigrants.
HOW TO ACCESS: Visit website: https://www.carecen-la.org/
An immigrant owned business offering downloadable Know Your Rights cards in 11 different languages. Pro-immigrant prints and resources are also available to help spread your message.
HOW TO ACCESS: Visit resources folder here: https://shorturl.at/LoGwt
The ILRC offers several Know Your Rights resources and tools to help assert your rights. Legal support is also offered.
HOW TO ACCESS: https://www.ilrc.org/community-resources
"The Recording Academy and MusiCares have pledged $1 million to aid those in the music community who have been affected by the fires. In addition to financial assistance, MusiCares will also be providing mental health resources and relocation assistance."
ELIGIBILITY: Individuals with three years employment in music in any capacity or credit on six commercially released recordings.
HOW TO APPLY: Email musicaresrelief@musicares.org, or call 800.687.4227
"Foundations and Arts Organizations Create $12M Emergency Relief Fund for Arts Community Impacted by Los Angeles Fires."
ELIGIBILITY: Artists and arts workers in all disciplines who have lost residences, studios, or livelihoods or have otherwise been impacted by the Los Angeles fires.
HOW TO APPLY: Application portal will open on Monday, Jan 20th at 9am PT here: https://www.cciarts.org/
"$500 toward mental health care for music industry professionals affected by the LA wildfires and in need of mental health services. Backline will also provide one-on-one support to find mental health and wellness resources tailored to individuals' specific needs."
ELIGIBILITY: Music industry professionals and their family members whose primary income source is the music industry.
HOW TO APPLY: The application can be found at the bottom of this page: https://www.sweetrelief.org/mental-health-fund.html
Sweet Relief & Backline are currently accepting donations to the fund.
"Providing immediate financial assistance to music industry professionals impacted by natural disasters."
ELIGIBILITY: Individuals who 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 event, and other vital-living expenses.
HOW TO APPLY: The application can be found at the bottom of this page: https://www.sweetrelief.org/naturaldisasterfund.html
Sweet Relief is currently accepting donations to the fund.
"A MicroGrants Fund for Wildfire Relief to provide targeted support for producers, engineers and creators affected by the Greater Los Angeles Wildfires."
ELIGIBILITY: Grants are available on a sliding scale from $100 to $1,000 for early and mid-career audio professionals affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. Financial support will be aimed at those whose livelihoods and careers have been significantly impacted by loss of a studio, gear, or other critical infrastructure related to their career in audio.
HOW TO APPLY: The application can be found at https://www.wearemovingtheneedle.org/firefundapp2025
We Are Moving The Needle is currently accepting donations to the fund.
"Providing emergency grants of $500 to support songwriters affected by the Palisades, Eaton, and related January 2025 Los Angeles Fires."
ELIGIBILITY: No explicit criteria listed.
HOW TO APPLY: The application can be found at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKW9C-lPOwPrycp4SSYTSbcyF6XJzgjTCqTpYu46QxdJLpDg/viewform
SONA Foundation is currently accepting donations to the fund.
"Emergency financial assistance is available for people who are unable to pay their immediate basic living expenses such as housing, food, utility bills or health care."
ELIGIBILITY: Individuals who have been impacted by the California Fires in the following ways:
Loss of home
Damage to home
Extended mandatory evacuation
HOW TO APPLY: The application can be found at https://entertainmentcommunity.org/disaster-emergency-financial-assistance
The Entertainment Community Fund is currently accepting donations to the fund.
"Providing a series of weekly, virtual and in-person support groups for music industry professionals."
ELIGIBILITY: All music industry professionals and their family members are welcome.
HOW TO APPLY: Sign-up for the support groups can be found at https://sites.google.com/amber.health/la-support-groups/
"Providing financial relief to musicians in need."
ELIGIBILITY: Four separate funds with grants available:
Emergency Fund: Supports artists and crews who have experienced unexpected hardship such as theft, natural disaster, or tour cancellation.
Rainey Day: Supports BIPOC, LGBTQ disabled roots musicians.
Rosetta: Supports BIPOC, LGBTQ and disabled media creators (journalists, podcasters, photographers, etc).
Mavis Staples Courage Fund: Supports artists embarking on artistic projects that help advance social causes and improve the world around us.
HOW TO APPLY: The application for grants from any of these four funds can be found at https://form.jotform.com/NewportFestivals/musicianrelieffund2021
For more resources, you can find an extensive list of a range of support from free car rentals and temporary housing to studio rentals and more grant opportunities here.
The Entertainment Community Fund has also provided a detailed list of resources here.
Many of the resources shared in these lists also have donation opportunities available if you have the means and are able to financially support any of these funds/fundraisers.
If you have any questions, or need any further support please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at hello@pandionmusicfoundation.org.
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