The Craft Artists Emergency Relief Grant, offered by CERF+, provides financial assistance to craft artists who have experienced a recent and significantly disruptive emergency or disaster. The grant amount is set at $3,000, aimed at helping artists recover from unforeseen circumstances that threaten their ability to practice their craft. This program is designed to support artists across all states and counties in the United States and U.S. Territories.

The primary purpose of the grant is to assist craft artists who have faced emergencies that impact their artistic practice. Eligible emergencies include unforeseen events that disrupt an artist's ability to work, but do not include routine health issues, economic losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, or other non-practice threatening situations. Each application is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, ensuring that the unique circumstances of each artist are taken into account.

Funding from the grant can be used to address various needs arising from the emergency, although specific allowable expenses are not detailed in the provided information. Artists may apply for one grant per practice-threatening emergency, with a limit of one grant per calendar year. Over their lifetime, artists can receive a maximum of four emergency relief grants.

To be eligible for the grant, applicants must be artists working in a craft discipline, be at least 18 years old, and have resided and worked in the U.S. or U.S. Territories for the past two years. The program specifically excludes applications based solely on economic losses related to COVID-19, as well as those related to routine health issues or poor business practices.

The application process is ongoing, with no specific deadlines for submission, allowing artists to apply as needed. Interested applicants can find more information and submit their applications through the CERF+ website. The program is currently active and accepting applications, providing a vital resource for artists in need of emergency support.

For any inquiries regarding the grant, applicants can reach out to CERF+ via email at programs@cerfplus.org or by phone at (802) 229-2306. This grant represents an important opportunity for craft artists facing unexpected challenges, helping them to sustain their artistic practices during difficult times.