MusiCares

If you are in need of support, reach out to MusiCares, now and in the weeks to come for emergency funds related to evacuation and relocation costs, instrument replacement/repair, home damage, medical care, mental health services, & other essential living needs. MusiCaresRelief@musicares.org or by calling 1-800-687-4227.

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

Providing immediate financial assistance to music industry professionals impacted by natural disasters. Applications will be taken during a short stretch of time surrounding the disaster, and donations are always welcome.

Guitar Center Foundation

If you are a musician or a music program based in the LA-area affected by the fires, please read below and click on APPLY NOW at the bottom. Requests will be accepted now through Feb. 28, 2025. 

The Guitar Center Music Foundation and Guitar Center are supporting those affected by the fires in Los Angeles with a special one-time grant replacing instruments and gear destroyed by the fires. We do not offer cash – the grant will only replace instruments and/or gear. Proof of loss or address may be required. 

American Federation of Musicians

Financial assistance is available for musicians who have suffered major losses as a result of hurricanes or natural disasters.

We Are Moving the Needle Microgrants Wildfire Relief Fund

Supporting “early and mid-career producers, engineers, and creators who have lost studio space or gear” in the wildfires.

Jazz Foundation of America

Helping musicians rebuild their homes and restore their lives after hurricanes, floods, and other catastrophes.

Entertainment Community Fund

Emergency financial assistance from the Entertainment Community Fund is open to “eligible performing arts and entertainment professionals” who are “in times of unexpected critical need.” It can help with “basic living expenses” including health care and housing. On its website, the fund notes that applicants impacted by the L.A. wildfires will be asked “to upload a list of documents. If you do not have access to these documents, upload a blank file. Once we receive the application, we will work with you to complete the application.”

Emergency RV

EmergencyRV provides urgently needed shelter to first responders and victims of wildfires or other natural disasters, and also has provided RVs for working musicians dependent on touring.

Baby 2 Baby

Baby2Baby has already provided 1.5 million emergency supplies for the most vulnerable children and families who have lost everything in the Los Angeles fires including diapers, food, formula, water, clothing, blankets and hygiene products, and we are committed to continuing this work for the weeks and months to come.