Financial Aid and Business Resources for Makers, Designers, and Artists During the Coronavirus and Covid-19 Pandemic

Tracy Matthews I March 25, 2020

Everyone in our community has been asking, “What can I do for my small business during the Coronavirus pandemic?”

I get it, we’re in totally uncharted territory right now.

The good news is there are plenty of resources available for entrepreneurs, jewelry designers, artists, and creative business owners that may be able to help you protect your business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first step for finding resources is to call around and find out what’s already available to you. Inform them that you’re a small business owner impacted by the current pandemic and you’re looking for resources.

Here’s a checklist of who to call:

✓ Mortgage company

Bank of America 800-763-4820
BBVA 844-222-3862
Capital One 1-877-383-4802
Chase 1-800-848-9136 / 1-800-848-9380
Citibank 1-855-839-6253
Truist 800-SUNTRUST / 800-226-5228
U.S. Bank 888-287-7817
PNC Bank 888-762-2265
Santander 844-728-0999
Wells Fargo 1-800-219-9739
Ally Bank 1-877-247-2559
BBVA 844-222-3862
Fifth Third Bank 866-601-6391
Goldman Sachs 844-627-2876
PNC 888-762-2265
TD Bank 888-751-9000
U.S. Bank 888-287-7817

✓ Landlord

Federal Housing Finance Agency
United Way Call 211

✓ Utility companies

✓ Credit card company

American Express 1-800-528-4800
Bank of America 800.763.4820
Barclays 877-523-0478
Capital One 1-877-383-4802
Chase 1-800-848-9136 / 1-800-848-9380
Citi *Please call the number on the back of your card
Comenity *Please call the number on the back of your card
Discover 1-800-497-2816
Goldman Sachs (Apple Card) 1-877-255-5923
HSBC 1-866-949-2351
Navy Federal Credit Union 1-888-842-6328
PNC Bank 1-888-762-2265
Synchrony 1-888-762-2265
Truist (BB&T and SunTrust) 1-800-226-5228 for BB&T and 1-877-820-2103 for SunTrust
U.S. Bank 888-287-7817
USAA 1-800-531-8722
Wells Fargo 1-800-288-2288

✓ Insurance provider(s)

✓ Student loan services.

✓ Any other service provider who may be able to work with you or offer assistance

There is an abundance of external resources available for artists and small business owners, it’s just about knowing where to look. We’ve started compiling an ongoing list below.

Please share this with anyone you know whose business may be impacted by COVID-19.

Now is the time to band together as a community of makers.

International/Online

*World Health Organization

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic

WHO is on the frontlines of delivering up-to-date information on COVID-19 and appropriate safety measures.

ArtsReady

Information During the Impact of the Coronavirus

Alliance of Artists Communities

COVID-19 Preparedness for Residencies

COVID-19 & Freelance Artists

COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources

International Resources (outside the U.S.)

The International Association of Blacks in Dance

COVID-19 | Novel Coronavirus Resources

On The Move

Coronavirus: Resources: Arts, Culture, and Cultural Mobility

UNITED STATES

*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The CDC is on the frontlines of delivering up-to-date information on COVID-19 and appropriate safety measures for the US.

*Small Business Administration (SBA)

Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

*NYC Business

NYC Employee Retention Grant

Alternate ROOTS

COVID-19 RESOURCE PAGE

American Alliance of Museums

Information for the Museum Field on the COVID-19/Coronavirus

Americans for the Arts

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource and Response Center

Arts and Culture Sector Can Prepare for the Coronavirus in the United States

American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association

Survey on Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Country Tourism

Art House Convergence

AHC list of resources for art-house cinemas and theaters, including template letters to educate legislators about the impact of COVID-19 and value of economic relief and stimulus packages for the arts and cultural sector.

A.R.T./New York

Resources for Responding to COVID-19 in New York City

Arts Education Partnership

COVID-19 Resources

Association of Performing Arts Professionals

APAP’s emergency response page, continually updating

Dance/USA

Resources for Preparing for the Potential Impact of the Coronavirus

Film Festival Alliance

Webinars for film festival field navigating postponements and cancellations and archived recordings.

Grantmakers in the Arts

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Arts Funding: Update and action items