How much funding does Emergency Artist Fund (COVID-19 Disaster Recovery) provide?

Emergency Artist Fund (COVID-19 Disaster Recovery) provides Up to $30,000 distributed in funding.

When is the deadline for Emergency Artist Fund (COVID-19 Disaster Recovery)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Emergency Artist Fund (COVID-19 Disaster Recovery) offered?

Emergency Artist Fund (COVID-19 Disaster Recovery) is described as a one-time opportunity.

Emergency Artist Fund (COVID-19 Disaster Recovery)

Q: Who is eligible for Emergency Artist Fund (COVID-19 Disaster Recovery)?

Eligible applicants: Individual artists in any arts discipline; County schools experiencing economic loss due to cancellation of performances, shows, or fundraisers. Geography: Located in Napa County. Size limits: Nonprofits with annual budget of $100,000.

Arts Council Napa Valley

Foundation One-time Grants for Arts Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $30,000 distributed

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individual artists in any arts discipline
Purpose: Provide crucial aid paid directly to artists and organizations grappling with unprecedented loss of income due to pandemic shutdowns
County schools experiencing economic loss due to cancellation of performances, shows, or fundraisers

Geography

Located in Napa County

Size & budget

Nonprofits with annual budget of $100,000

Other requirements

Must have experienced economic loss due to 2020 COVID-19 pandemic
Canceled programming
Missed fundraising events
Lost contracts or gigs

Overview

Funder: Arts Council Napa Valley with support from the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, Arts Education Alliance Fund, and Napa Valley Arts Council Emergency Response Fund

Launch Date: May 4, 2020

Geographic Scope: Napa County, California

Total Fund: $30,000 in Emergency Artist Funds (part of $40,000 total Disaster Recovery Fund)

Eligibility:

Individual artists in any arts discipline
Small nonprofits with annual budget of $100,000 or less
Must be located in Napa County
Must have experienced economic loss due to 2020 COVID-19 pandemic

Eligible Economic Losses:

Canceled programming
Missed fundraising events
Lost contracts or gigs
Employee impact
Lost wages

Purpose: Provide crucial aid paid directly to artists and organizations grappling with unprecedented loss of income due to pandemic shutdowns

Related Fund: Emergency Education Fund ($10,000) available to county schools experiencing economic loss due to cancellation of performances, shows, or fundraisers

Contact:

Email: info@artscouncilnv.org
Phone: (707) 257-2117 ext. 1
Website: artscouncilnapavalley.org (COVID-19 Resource Center)

How to Donate/Support:

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Direct donations at artscouncilnapavalley.org/donations/
Firespring platform: now.firespring.com/nonprofits/arts-council-napa-valley

How to Apply

Application Process

How to Apply:

Visit Arts Council Napa Valley website - COVID-19 Resource Center
Complete emergency fund application
Submit application with documentation of economic loss

Contact for Applications:

Email: info@artscouncilnv.org
Phone: (707) 257-2117 ext. 1
Visit: artscouncilnapavalley.org

Required Information:

Proof of economic loss due to COVID-19 pandemic
Description of impact on arts programming or employment
Evidence of Napa County residency/operation
Confirmation of annual budget (for nonprofit applicants)

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What Arts Council Napa Valley actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Arts Council Napa Valley reported $22K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023: 2
Total given: $18K
Median grant: $8,750
Range: $8,000–$9,500