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3/19/2020: To best serve artists, the AGMA Relief Fund application process has moved completely online, making the process more seamless and efficient.

Guidelines – Revised 11/27/2023

Effective 1/1/2021

Eligibility

1. Applicant must be a member in good standing or on honorable withdrawal. “Joining members” in good standing (those who have been a member of AGMA for less than a year) will be allowed to obtain 50% of the benefits available.

2. Assistance can only be provided once in a calendar year for those requests that are unrelated to extenuating medical circumstances. Assistance is for true hardship. Based on the year.

3. Maximum amount of grant should not exceed $1,000.00.

Categories of Assistance

1. Working professionals – unable to earn enough to cover expenses but with no extenuating circumstances. Requesters who did not receive assistance in 2020 can provide up to $750.00 for basic living expenses. Other requestors, AGMA can provide up to $600.00 for basic living expenses.

2. Those with extenuating medical circumstances assistance, can be provided up to $1,000.00.  AGMA cannot cover hospital or medical bills for the uninsured over this amount.

Additional documentation needed:

1. A copy of your current membership card OR confirmation of membership status by the AGMA membership department (email membership@musicalartists.org with subject line “AGMA Relief Fund Membership Verification”); you must be a member in good standing and current through December 2023.

2. You will need to complete an application from the Entertainment Community Fund.

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