The City of Memphis is partnering with local nonprofits MIFA, Arts Memphis, and Welcome to Memphis, to distribute CARES Act funding in the form of utility and rent/mortgage assistance and individual financial awards to Memphis residents who have lost income due to COVID-19. Applicants must apply online and provide documentation of job loss or reduction of hours due to the pandemic.
MIFA Emergency Relief Program
The Memphis City Council Emergency Relief Program assists Memphis residents who have experienced a layoff, reduction in hours, or workplace restriction or closure due to COVID-19. The amount of utility assistance and rent or mortgage assistance provided depends on the amount owed, up to a maximum of $800. Households may apply for both types of assistance.
For more information or to apply, visit mifa.org/applyonline.
Welcome to Memphis Covid-19 Relief Fund
Welcome to Memphis Covid-19 Relief Fund will provide another phase of individual relief funds to hospitality service employees who have been furloughed or laid off. This will be a one-time disbursement of $300. Eligible recipients are hourly workers of hotels, restaurants, bars, tourist attractions, convention services, or tour operators. Individuals must provide identification, recent pay stub or W-2, and a separation or termination letter.
For more information or to apply, visit welcometomemphis.org or call 901-543-5327.
ArtsMemphis Artist Emergency Fund
ArtsMemphis, in partnership with Music Export Memphis, will provide another phase of Artist Emergency Funding. Artists of all disciplines and employees laid off or furloughed by Memphis based nonprofit arts and culture organizations after March 1, 2020, are eligible. Available relief funds are up to $1,000 per individual.
Applicants must apply online at www.artsmemphis.org/artist-emergency-fund or call 901-341-0409 for assistance.
Visit covid19.memphistn.gov for more information.