Hunter Brown Emergency Assistance Fund Grant

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

• In times of unexpected critical need.To assist towards basic living expenses, such as health care, housing and utilities to prevent eviction or shut-offs.
• Hunter Brown Emergency Assistance Fund
• The Hunter Brown Emergency Assistance Fund offers emergency financial assistance to current or former employees of Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Eligibility

An applicant must experience a verifiable financial hardship due to natural disaster or unforeseen personal crisis.Documentation of current or former employee status working with Oregon Shakespeare Festival during the past seven seasons, full-time or contract. Verification of employment and history status must be included in application. Current checking and savings statement, including name, address, transactions and balance totals.Most recent federal income tax return—first two pages only (1040 form).Lease, mortgage/maintenance and bills for which you are seeking assistance, with your name and address.If applicable, documentation of your illness, injury or disability.If applicable, documents that confirm FEMA certification for disaster related events or other applicable materials.To determine eligibility for an additional grant through the Entertainment Community Fund, Areas of performing arts and entertainment industry employment are eligible?Eligibility is based on earnings in performing arts and entertainment industries including theater, film, television, radio, dance and music.  Employment in or for social media, marketing, advertising, sports, gaming, fashion, teaching, publishing, performing or producing for private venues or religious institutions, is not included.  This is not an inclusive list.