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Behind the Scenes Natural Disaster Relief Grant
Description
For entertainment technology professionals who have been severely impacted by a natural disaster. Grants are $250 and are issued in the form of an electronic American Express Gift Card emailed directly to you. These are intended to be used for immediate needs such as food, clothing, medication, or toiletries.
Requirements
- Must have been severely impacted by a natural disaster such as fire, hurricane, tornado, flood or earthquake that occurred on or after January 1, 2025.
- Currently reside in the US or Canada.
- Have earned your living for at least five recent years in the entertainment technology industry (behind the scenes, behind the camera, on the road, or for companies supplying entertainment technology products and services).
- Performing artists are not eligible.
How to get help
Apply online
Recommended
Complete the Behind the Scenes Foundation online application for Natural Disaster Relief. If approved, the $250 benefit is provided as an electronic American Express Gift Card sent to the applicant by email.
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Email to confirm eligibility
Email the Behind the Scenes Foundation grants team if eligibility is unclear before submitting an application (for example, to confirm whether work history or role qualifies).
Visit websitegrants@btshelp.org
Eligibility
- States
- AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
- Industry
- entertainment technology