[NoHo Arts District, CA] – The LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund (the “Fund”) is a pooled fund led by the J. Paul Getty Trust with support from a coalition of major arts organizations and philanthropists. The Fund responds to the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires that began on January 7, 2025, and the ensuing financial needs of individuals that have resulted from this federally recognized “qualified disaster.” The Fund is for the benefit of Los Angeles County’s artists and arts workers in all disciplines impacted by the unprecedented wildfire crisis. The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI), a 501(c)(3) public charity and trusted intermediary focused on the economic security of people in the arts, is administering this Fund.
Individuals may apply only once for up to $10,000. Funds are unrestricted and can be used in any way that alleviates financial hardship. Moreover, as a federally qualified disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, financial support is not counted as taxable income. We encourage artists and arts workers who are of low incomes, of historically underserved populations, and those with disabilities to apply.
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for funding, applicants:
- Must be a current, full-time resident of Los Angeles County as of January 7, 2025;
- Must be 18 years or older;
- Must be affected by the Eaton or Palisades fires in terms of loss, severe damage, or lack of access to one’s home, artmaking studio, or both (See FAQs below for more details about eligible “artmaking studios”);
- Must be an individual working artist and/or a full-time, part-time, or contract arts worker at an LA County arts organization (See FAQs below for more details about eligible artists and arts organizations);
- Must submit a complete application;
- Can only apply once; and
- Cannot have a conflict of interest (i.e., family or financial relationships) with board members, staff, or other agents of CCI. Only CCI staff or CCI-contracted expert consultants, if necessary, will know the identities of the applicants to and beneficiaries of the Fund, and the selection process will be based on meeting priority considerations primarily designed to reflect need (and randomized if necessary due to demand). Eligible affected artists and arts workers of all LA County arts institutions will be eligible to apply.
TIMELINE
- Monday, January 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. PST: Application Opens
- Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PST: Application Deadline
- Monday, February 24, 2025, by 12:00 p.m. PST: Notifications Anticipated
PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION
CCI will accept applications from Monday, January 20, at 9:00 a.m. PST to Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PST. We encourage you to review the Application Preview below for detailed information about the application, such as word limits, response options, narrative and demographic questions, and accepted file formats. We anticipate it will take 20 minutes to review the guidelines and 45 minutes complete the application. Having your uploadable proof of residence and proof(s) of role in the arts and culture sector will make the application faster to complete.
APPLY
https://www.cciarts.org/relief.html
The LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund will accept applications from Monday, January 20, at 9:00 a.m. PST to Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 5 p.m. PST.
Learn more at www.cciarts.org/relief