Eastside Arts Initiative Artist Relief Fund

Type: Emergency relief and creative project grants for individual artists

Geographic Scope: Eastern and South Eastern Los Angeles County

Target Audience: Individual practicing artists of all disciplines serving or residing in Eastern and South Eastern LA County

Program Focus:

• Support for individual artists experiencing financial hardship
• Emergency financial relief due to pandemic or economic impacts
• Creative project completion funding for work halted due to financial constraints
• Artists of all disciplines including visual arts, performing arts, creative crafts, and other artistic occupations

Award Categories:

1. $1,000 grant - For financial emergencies
2. Up to $5,000 grant - To help complete creative projects halted due to financial restraints

Additional Opportunities:

• Optional "Show Your Creativity" video submission (not required)
• Selected videos featured on En Casa Con La Plaza virtual programming

Historical Context:

• During pandemic, EAI awarded $95,000+ in grant funding across multiple cycles
• Total funding awarded since establishment (as of 2021): $960,000
• Applicants have included: filmmakers, comedians, theatre technicians, musicians, writers, and various arts disciplines

Eligibility:

• Individual practicing artists
• Artists of all disciplines welcome
• Priority given by need and eligibility
• One-time unrestricted grants

Related Organization: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Eastside Arts Initiative (EAI)

Application Process

1. Where to Apply: www.eastsideartsinitiative.org
2. Application Components:
   • Grant application form
   • Optional: "Show Your Creativity" video submission (not required for eligibility)
3. Video Submission (Optional):
   • Document how artist is keeping creative spirit alive
   • Helpful for showcasing work to EAI grants review committee
   • Selected videos featured on En Casa Con La Plaza
   • NOT required to qualify for relief grant
4. Review Criteria:
   • Grants prioritized by need and eligibility
   • Review committee evaluates applications
5. Award Notification:
   • Selected applicants notified of award decision
   • One-time unrestricted grants awarded