The Creative Response Collaborative Fund (CRCF) provides emergency grants to artists, performers, filmmakers, and culture bearers in the Greater New Orleans Metro Area facing the social and economic impacts of disasters, global health crises, emergencies, and unmitigated climate vulnerabilities. From displacement, loss of income, and health challenges to toxic exposure, severed resources, evictions, and ongoing affordable housing needs, the Collaborative Fund exists as an equity-centered approach to engagement and resource distribution. Since April 2020, the Creative Response Collaborative Fund has distributed nearly $1.2 million in emergency relief grants, making approximately 1,610 awards to artists in the Greater New Orleans Metro Area.
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Individuals who are not artists or culture bearers.
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Incorporated businesses (including LLCs, B Corps, state non-profits, 501(c)(3) organizations, and 501(c)(4) organizations), universities, schools (private, public, charter), and religious institutions.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Applicants must be:
- 18 years or older.
- A practicing artist or culture bearer for at least five years.
- Resides in the designated area (Greater New Orleans + Southeast Louisiana)
- Has experienced one or more of the following:
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Was displaced from their home
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Lost power at home for longer than one week
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Sustained damage to personal property (house, studio, car, etc.)
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Lost income and wages because unable to work
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Experienced other circumstances not listed above
WHO IS
INELIGIBLE?
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Current CRN leadership or funders participating in the Creative Response Collaborative Fund.
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