Freaks Action Network has announced the ‘FAN Musicians Relief Fund,’ which will “administer one-time grants to New York City-based professional working musicians whose livelihoods have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.” (Quote via press release.)

According to a press release, “for the fund’s initial 25 recipients, $10,000 has been earmarked by FAN for one-time grants of $400 each.”

“FAN is all about turning the positive energy of live music into positive change in the world,” said FAN president Aaron Stein (via press release). “The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down and now it’s the live music world that needs help and that’s why we created this fund.” 

According to the same release, “interested musicians who are residents of NYC and derived at least 50% of their income performing live music in 2019 should visit freaksactionnetwork.org to apply for the one-time grant and learn about the full application process. Applications for the first phase are being accepted starting July 17th. Anyone with questions about the fund, including potential partners and sponsors, can reach out to [email protected].”

To kick off the fundraising efforts, NYC-based bassist Karina Rykman will deliver a special online performance dubbed ‘Freaks Night In.’ For more information, head to freaksactionnetwork.org.