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

FTC: Avoid Coronavirus Scams

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

Pinetop Perkins Foundation

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

Travis County Health & Human Services: Financial Assistance

University Baptist Church: COVID-19 Benevolence Assistance