Grant

Musicares Disaster Relief Support

MusiCares

Remote

Deadline

Rolling

Posted

May 07, 2026

MusiCares is a resource to the music community impacted by recent natural disasters, including the fires in the Los Angeles area. MusiCares provides disaster relief intended to cover short-term costs from evacuating (hotel, food, supplies). MusiCares is also able to provide additional support for individuals with considerable impact, including medical issues, damaged music equipment or longer-term relocation needs.

Who MusiCares Serves:

Anyone working in the music industry is encouraged to contact MusiCares for help. This includes musicians, songwriters, engineers, producers, live crew, tour bus drivers, managers, agents, A&R, makeup artists, costume designers, music video creatives & technicians, and anyone whose livelihood depends on music or makes music happen.

Those requesting financial assistance must possess documentation of employment history in one of the following areas:

  • A minimum of five years employment in the music industry (three years for disaster relief), OR
  • Six commercially released recordings or videos (singles)
  • All approved assistance is paid directly to a third party or creditor such as a landlord, bank, utility company, hospital, doctor, or therapist.
  • Many preventive resources are free and available to all. See MusiCare’s events page and social media to access all clinics, screenings, workshops and webinars.
  • MusiCares serves music professionals in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Requirements

Individuals are eligible for MusiCares disaster relief support after three years employment in music in any capacity or credit on six commercially released recordings.

Application Instructions

If you would like to request support from MusiCares, please reach out to help@musicares.org.

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