[Getty Foundation](https://www.getty.edu/foundation)

February 18, 2025

One-time support up to $10,000 per recipient; total fund distributed $16.4 million to 1,689 individuals.

Provided urgent financial relief to artists and art workers in Los Angeles whose homes or studios were affected by the January 2025 fires.

Application window is now closed; fund administered by the Center for Cultural Innovation.

--- ## Description The LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund was established in response to the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that struck Los Angeles in January 2025. Led by the Getty Foundation and administered by the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI), the fund aimed to deliver rapid, one-time financial support to artists and art workers whose residences or studios were damaged or destroyed. The initiative was supported by a coalition of major arts organizations and philanthropists, ultimately distributing $16.4 million to 1,689 recipients. The fund prioritized those who lost homes (regardless of insurance status) and those who lost uninsured studios or workspaces, providing crucial stabilization for the creative sector during a time of acute crisis. --- ## Due Dates - February 18, 2025: Application submission deadline (applications closed at 5:00 pm PST) --- ## Funding Amount - One-time, unrestricted awards of up to $10,000 per eligible applicant. - The majority of recipients received the full $10,000. - Total distributed: $16.4 million across 1,689 artists and art workers. --- ## Eligibility - Open to artists and art workers of all disciplines whose residences and/or studios were affected by the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles County. - Priority was given to: - Those who lost homes (with or without insurance). - Artists who lost uninsured studios or workspaces. - Applicants had to demonstrate direct impact from the specified fires (evacuation, loss of home, or workspace). --- ## Application Process - Applications were accepted online from January 20, 2025, to February 18, 2025. - The process was designed to minimize barriers and expedite assistance. - The Center for Cultural Innovation managed application review and fund distribution. - Notifications were issued by February 25, 2025. --- ## Additional Information - The fund was a collaborative effort, with support from over 115 donors including major foundations and individuals. - The program concluded in May 2025 after distributing all funds. - A detailed report on the fund’s impact and recipient demographics is available through CCI. --- ## External Links - [Getty Foundation – LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund Project Page](https://www.getty.edu/projects/la-arts-community-fire-relief-fund) - [Center for Cultural Innovation – Relief Fund Information](https://www.cciarts.org/relief.html) - [LA County Wildfire Recovery Resources](https://www.lacountyarts.org/experiences/arts-and-culture-digital-resource-center/2025-la-county-wildfire-recovery-resources) - [Wildfire Relief & Resources for Artists and Creative Workers](https://www.artsforla.org/wildfire-relief/) - [2025 LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund Report (PDF)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O_gLHc0kRHPII7qJNUsUnDhkwA3B5vFY/view) --- ## Contact Information | Organization | Email | Phone | Website | |-------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Getty Foundation | visitorservices@getty.edu | (310) 440-7300 | [Getty Foundation](https://www.getty.edu/foundation) | | Center for Cultural Innovation| relief@cciarts.org | Not listed | [CCI](https://www.cciarts.org/) |

LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund

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