American Music Therapy Association

Financial and Business Owner Concerns

Governmental Response

• AMTA Government Relations Department Updates Regarding COVID-19
• State Specific COVID-19 Resources
• Small Business Administration - Disaster Loan Information
• The State and Local Government Responses to COVID-19 Report includes State Legislation and Executive Orders related to paid leave proposals, mandated business closures, appropriations for state responses to the outbreak and Executive actions such as the creation of task forces and declarations of emergency. Selected agency, regulatory and rulemaking actions are also being included as they are announced or emerge. This resource also identifies those legislatures that are suspending activities as a result of this crisis.
• A State-by-State Resource Guide for Music Professionals Who Need Help During Coronavirus Crisis
• US Department of Labor (Workforce)
  • Wage and Hour Division – Information on common issues employers and employees face when responding to influenza, pandemics, or other public health emergencies
  • Career One Stop – Updated Unemployment Insurance Guidance (Search by State)

Additional Financial Resources

Getting Cash for Your Small Business through the CARES Act from Forbes

Resources and Funds for Musicians shared by NCAPER (National Coalition for Arts' Preparedness and Emergency Response)

• Pro Bono Consultation for Non-Profit Arts or Cultural Organization in America
• Emergency Funds - All Art Forms
• Rauschenberg Foundation Emergency Medical Grants for Artists
• Music Cares Covid19 Relief Fund
• Artist Trust Covid19 Crisis Fund
• Americans For the Arts: Coronavirus Resource and Response Center
• Resources for Freelance Artists
• Americans For The Arts: How to Move Forward

AMTA Membership: Installments Payment Deadline Extended: click here for more information.

Music Therapy Business Owners Facebook Group Sharing ideas and resources for telehealth and work stoppages

Creative solutions and Motivation: Music Therapy Leaders Facebook group

A Mutual Aid form has been created by the Music Therapy community to support music therapy professionals and students affected by COVID-19.  If you need support or have resources to spare, please fill out the following form. To provide support, click here.

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