Financial
Below is a list of financial assistance resources in the Austin area for a variety of needs. Click here for more information about the CARES Act, including stimulus payments and expanded unemployment benefits.
Financial Resources
Austin Tenants Council COVID-19 Operations
Austin Creative Alliance: The Artists Emergency Relief Fund
Austin Music Foundation Virtual Career Consultations
Austin RENT Assistance Program
BASTA Austin: COVID-19 Tenant Resources/Recursos
City of Austin Utility Bill Relief Application
DAWA Fund (Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action) NOTE: Round 3 starts August 1, 2021
Foundation Communities: Virtual Financial Coaching NOTE: Help with creating a crisis budget and more
HOME: Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers (55+)
Jazz Foundation of America: COVID-19 Fund
Joe Bonamassa’s Fueling Musicians Program
International Bluegrass Music Association: IBMA Trust Fund
MusiCares Financial Assistance NOTE: For non-COVID-19 related needs
Musicians Foundation NOTE: For non-COVID-19 related needs
Newport Festivals Musician Relief Fund
Pedernales Electric Cooperative: Member Assistance Program
Round Rock Area Service Center
Sweet Relief: Financial Grant Application
TALA: COVID-19 Related Legal Help
Texas Music Office: Assistance Information for Music Industry Professionals
Texas Rent Relief Program Note: Austin residents see ‘Austin RENT Assistance Program’
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA): COVID-19 Resources
Texas Workforce Solutions Capital Area - Job Resources
The Blues Foundation: COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund
The Caring Place (Williamson County)
Travis County Emergency Rental Assistance Program