Suppose a disaster, illness, or other hardship disrupts your ability to work as a creative entrepreneur. In that case, you can apply for emergency relief funding or support services based on your artistic field.

Most opportunities are available on a rolling basis, meaning there’s no deadline to apply. But applicants should carefully review all criteria to ensure they meet the requirements.

Here’s a round-up of emergency resources available to people who work in creative industries in 2025, courtesy of the nonprofit CDFI small business lender DreamSpring.