Eligibility:

The artist must meet all the following criteria: 

• Over 21 years of age
•  Is a permanent resident in the Greater Boston Area 
• Has performed freelance work as their primary source of income for at least one year prior to the application
• Not enrolled in an educational institution as a student
• Not salaried or employed by an institution and not receiving any regular income from teaching or other regular activities 
• Has experienced a sudden decrease of at least 50% of their income as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including those experiencing contract cancelations or loss of work due to social distancing measures
• Is a professional artist from one of the following disciplines: music, dance, visual art (ceramics, sculpture, metal), literature, theatre, film
• Can be from any nationality

Application:

Applications will close at midnight on Wednesday, June  17. If the number of applications is overwhelming, applications may close early, so please consider submitting earlier rather than later. Email a free-form application to info at kcsboston.org, including the following information:

• A short artist biography and website (if applicable)
• A brief narrative of your situation and how you would use the funds
• 2018 or 2019 tax filings, annualized financial statements, or relevant prior financial statements 
• Tangible documentation of income loss specifically due to Covid-19 including but not limited to: canceled contracts, client communications such as emails, website links when possible, listed dates and details of engagements, total sum of income loss as of application date
• Any financial assistances received from private or governments so far, specific to the COVID 19 pandemic.

Selection Criteria:

Grant recipients will be selected primarily on the basis of the eligibility requirements above and financial needs. Each grant applicant will be reviewed by KCSB staff or other persons designated by KCSB. Grants will be awarded on an objective and nondiscriminatory basis upon reviewing the application and ascertaining any additional facts and circumstances as necessary.