AFM Local 802 Musicians’ Emergency Relief Fund Grant

The AFM Local 802 Musicians’ Emergency Relief Fund provides emergency financial assistance to eligible performing arts and entertainment professionals facing unexpected critical needs. This fund supports basic living expenses, including healthcare, housing, and utilities, to help prevent eviction or shut-offs. To qualify, applicants must be current members in good standing and demonstrate financial need. However, the fund does not cover expenses such as credit cards, personal loans, and tuition.

Emergency Financial Assistance is available to eligible performing arts and entertainment professionals:

• In times of unexpected critical needTo assist towards basic living expenses such as health care, housing and utilities to prevent eviction or shut-offs

Eligibility

A current member in good standing who has paid full membership dues for the preceding four quartersDocumentation of financial need

Ineligibility

Credit CardsPersonal and Student LoansTaxesAlimony or Child SupportTuitionLife InsuranceStorageBusiness Expenses e.g.: union duesPet Expenses