QUICK LINKS
For more information about how organization can respond to COVID-19, visit the following sites:
City of Calgary Response to COVID-19
www.calgary.ca/CSPS/cema/Pages/Response-to-Coronavirus.aspx?redirect=/covid19
Calgary Arts Development Information about COVID-19
www.calgaryartsdevelopment.com/announcements/information-about-covid-19/
Calgary Economic Development COVID-19 Response & Resources
www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/covid-19-guidance-and-resources/
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Response to COVID-19
www.affta.ab.ca/news/afa- response-covid-19-coronavirus-pandemic
Canada Council for the Arts COVID-19 Update
www.canadacouncil.ca/covid-19-information
Canadian Heritage COVID-19 Update
www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/information-covid-19.html
Government of Alberta information on public health orders, COVID-19 cases, updates from the Chief Medical Officer, and financial support
www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
For more information about how organization can respond to COVID-19, visit the following sites:
City of Calgary Response to COVID-19
www.calgary.ca/CSPS/cema/Pages/Response-to-Coronavirus.aspx?redirect=/covid19
Calgary Arts Development Information about COVID-19
www.calgaryartsdevelopment.com/announcements/information-about-covid-19/
Calgary Economic Development COVID-19 Response & Resources
www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/covid-19-guidance-and-resources/
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Response to COVID-19
www.affta.ab.ca/news/afa- response-covid-19-coronavirus-pandemic
Canada Council for the Arts COVID-19 Update
www.canadacouncil.ca/covid-19-information
Canadian Heritage COVID-19 Update
www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/information-covid-19.html
Government of Alberta information on public health orders, COVID-19 cases, updates from the Chief Medical Officer, and financial support
www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
Calgary Arts Development
As announced at Calgary Arts Development’s March 25, 2020 town hall, $1.15 million has been allocated toward providing immediate relief to some of the arts organizations as well as arts and cultural workers in the most urgent need due to COVID-19 impacts.
The short-term relief funding of $1.15 million has been hived off of our future 2020 grant program funding envelopes that had not yet been activated in order to rapidly respond to emerging and urgent needs. These dollars will be directed in two ways:
https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/programs/covid-19-short-term-relief-funding/
As announced at Calgary Arts Development’s March 25, 2020 town hall, $1.15 million has been allocated toward providing immediate relief to some of the arts organizations as well as arts and cultural workers in the most urgent need due to COVID-19 impacts.
The short-term relief funding of $1.15 million has been hived off of our future 2020 grant program funding envelopes that had not yet been activated in order to rapidly respond to emerging and urgent needs. These dollars will be directed in two ways:
- Arts Organizations
- Artists & Cultural Workers
https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/programs/covid-19-short-term-relief-funding/
FACTOR
The Executive of the Board of Directors of FACTOR has approved a plan to address cancellations of events and activities due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
FACTOR will honour all approved commitments at 100% of the amount approved for funding in situations where the event or activity was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, this includes SXSW and the Junos, as well as all other activities such as tours, showcases and certain collective events.
www.factor.ca/covid-19-update-cancellation-policy/
The Executive of the Board of Directors of FACTOR has approved a plan to address cancellations of events and activities due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
FACTOR will honour all approved commitments at 100% of the amount approved for funding in situations where the event or activity was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, this includes SXSW and the Junos, as well as all other activities such as tours, showcases and certain collective events.
www.factor.ca/covid-19-update-cancellation-policy/
Canada Council
Watch this space for updates on how the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is affecting our programs and services through Canada Council
https://canadacouncil.ca/covid-19-information
Watch this space for updates on how the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is affecting our programs and services through Canada Council
https://canadacouncil.ca/covid-19-information
DOWNLOADED LIST RESOURCE FROM CANADA COUNCIL - Updated April. 3rd 2020
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SOCAN
SOCAN announced they are expanding efforts to provide financial assistance to struggling members as a result of the COVID-19 crisis by allocating up to a total of $2-million for emergency royalty advances.
www.socanmagazine.ca/news/socan-announces-2-million-enhanced-emergency-program/
SOCAN announced they are expanding efforts to provide financial assistance to struggling members as a result of the COVID-19 crisis by allocating up to a total of $2-million for emergency royalty advances.
www.socanmagazine.ca/news/socan-announces-2-million-enhanced-emergency-program/
Community Resources
Unison Benevolent Fund - Providing counselling services, and financial support to artists COVID-19 Resources for the Music Community
MMF COVID-19 Updates
The AFC emergency financial aid for entertainment professionals
Behind the Scenes - Behind the Scenes will accept applications from anyone who has been hospitalized with Covid-19 and is in financial need.
Calgary Digital Library — Access to library materials for card holders.
Unison Benevolent Fund - Providing counselling services, and financial support to artists COVID-19 Resources for the Music Community
MMF COVID-19 Updates
The AFC emergency financial aid for entertainment professionals
Behind the Scenes - Behind the Scenes will accept applications from anyone who has been hospitalized with Covid-19 and is in financial need.
Calgary Digital Library — Access to library materials for card holders.
Mental Health / Safe Space
Alberta Health Services Covid and your mental Health | Support Page
K Creative Wellness www.kwellnesscreative.ca
World Health Organization Coping with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak
Dandelion Initiative Tools & Supports for Survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic
BounceBack Mental Wellness Resources
Headspace Meditation Resources
Alberta Health Services Covid and your mental Health | Support Page
K Creative Wellness www.kwellnesscreative.ca
World Health Organization Coping with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak
Dandelion Initiative Tools & Supports for Survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic
BounceBack Mental Wellness Resources
Headspace Meditation Resources
Temporary / Remote Job Opportunities
25+ Sites for Finding Remote Work -- A list of places you may find remote work.
Resources for Remote Work Google Doc with job postings that can be done remotely.
25+ Sites for Finding Remote Work -- A list of places you may find remote work.
Resources for Remote Work Google Doc with job postings that can be done remotely.
Government Funding Resources
Alberta Government
www.alberta.ca/covid-19-supports-for-albertans.aspx
www.alberta.ca/covid-19-supports-for-albertans.aspx
Federal government package in response to COVID-19
https://canadacouncil.ca/spotlight/2020/03/federal-government-package-in-response-to-covid-19
https://canadacouncil.ca/spotlight/2020/03/federal-government-package-in-response-to-covid-19
Doing your taxes here are some resources.
Simple Tax
Turbo Tax
True North Accounting - Small Business accounting, bookkeeping and advice. BASED IN CALGARY
Simple Tax
Turbo Tax
True North Accounting - Small Business accounting, bookkeeping and advice. BASED IN CALGARY
