Here are some initiatives I’ve collated to assist performing artists in Australia (apologies to those who are in other countries – let me know if you’d like me to dig around for your area). PLEASE always do some due diligence and don’t get caught up in any scams during this time.

Funds for individuals and businesses in Melbourne:
https://melbourne.smartygrants.com.au/QRv2ArtsGrants2020

Resilience funds by Australia Council:
https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/funding-index/2020-resilience-fund/

Funds for artists with Nicole Car as the major patron:
https://freelanceartistrelief.com/

City of Melbourne Quick Response grants:
https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/arts-and-culture/strategies-support/funding/Pages/assistance-creatives-covid-19.aspx

Where to note the gigs you’ve lost in AUS and NZ:
https://ilostmygig.net.au

Another data collection for First Nations artists based in VIC:
http://songlines.net.au/covid19/

Useful information by Multicultural Arts:
https://www.multiculturalarts.com.au/news/covid-19-avenues-of-support-for-artists-and-arts-workers/

State-by-state info on financial support:
https://www.smartcompany.com.au/coronavirus/covid-19-stimulus-state-guide/
https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/covid19-financial-assistance

https://apraamcos.com.au/news/2020/april/covid-19-funding-sources-and-assistance-for-creatives-federal-state-and-local/

Assistance and/or information by state governments –
QLD:
https://www.arts.qld.gov.au

SA:
http://dpc.sa.gov.au/responsibilities/arts-and-culture/grants/covid-19-arts-grants-support/expressions-of-interest-for-arts-organisations-collaboration-grants

ACT:
https://www.arts.act.gov.au/funding/homefront

VIC:
https://creative.vic.gov.au/resources/coronavirus-covid-19-creative-industries-q-and-as
https://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/grants-and-assistance/economic-survival-and-jobs-package

NSW:
https://www.create.nsw.gov.au/funding-and-support/arts-and-cultural-funding-program/small-project-grants/

https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community/grants-and-sponsorships/cultural-grants-sponsorships/creative-fellowship-grants

NT:
https://dtsc.nt.gov.au/covid-19-information-for-stakeholders/creative-industries-sector

WA:
https://www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/lotterywest/covid-19

Wellbeing for artists:
https://www.artswellbeingcollective.com.au

I’ll try to update as I find others; please let me know of any that you come across that aren’t listed here.