The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) recognizes the compounding impact that the COVID-19 public health pandemic is having on our communities and artistic field. In this moment of uncertainty, we return to the importance of confianza – the act of mutual trust and support to carve a way forward. NALAC has created the Actos de Confianza micro-grant initiative to support artists and arts administrators whose work has been adversely impacted by COVID-19. We will be making $500 micro-grants to provide these individuals with short-term emergency financial assistance to compensate for loss of income due to the cancellation of an event, engagement, project or employment. Funds may be used for basic needs such as rent, groceries, medical bills, childcare and other expenses related to the artist’s essential living expenses. NALAC has committed $25,000 to seed this first phase of emergency relief efforts to Latinx artists and arts administrators. We are committed to working with partners to continue increasing the funding opportunities for our communities.
NALAC acknowledges that COVID-19 has impacted the entire arts and culture sector. However, we request that if you have other resources or sources of income during this time that you consider waiting to apply in solidarity with artists whose main source of income is through their artistic practice.
Who can apply?
Latinx individual artists and arts administrators based in the United States or Puerto Rico whose work has been adversely impacted by COVID-19 and demonstrate an urgent financial need can apply for short-term financial assistance. Undocumented Latinx artists in the United States, and Latinx artists who have been deported from the United States are also encouraged to apply. All disciplines welcomed. Applicants should be 18 years or older.
What is the deadline to apply?
At this time, there will be one-time call for applications due to availability of funds. The deadline for applications will be on April 16th, 2020 at 4:00PM CENTRAL TIME.
What is the review process?
NALAC staff will be reviewing applications on a first-come first-serve basis, while also considering geographic location, discipline and gender parity in an effort to be equitable with the distribution of available funds. Funded applicants will receive notification via email. Unfunded requests or requests received after the deadline will be considered as funds become available through continued fundraising efforts.
When will selected applicants be notified and funds disbursed?
After selected applicants have been notified, funds will be disbursed between 5 – 7 business days.
How will funds be disbursed?
NALAC will disburse funds by PayPal or ACH (direct deposit). All funded applicants will be asked to complete a W9 form for NALAC’s financial records. In this document, funded applicants will have to provide a social security number or ITIN number. Funded applicants without the accepted IRS tax numbers may use a fiscal sponsor to receive payment. Additional required materials for each form of payment are listed below.
PAYPAL
In addition to submitting a W9, applicants will need to have an account with PayPal set up and provide the email address associated with the account for payment.
ACH Payment (Electronic Payment – Direct Deposit)
In addition to submitting a W9, applicants will need to complete an ACH form that will request banking and routing information. This form will be sent via AdobeSign.
