Emergency Relief Fund (Southwest MN Arts Council)

The Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) provides short-term relief to artists facing housing, healthcare, income, transportation, legal, or property loss emergencies that impact their wellbeing or ability to work. This program offers one-time awards of $500.  In general, payments for emergency assistance are considered gifts and are not taxable income. Application deadlines: May 1, August 1, November 1, 2026, February 1, 2027 (as funds allow).

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