Crew Nation Relief will provide grants of up to $5,000 to individuals who are currently employed as live music professionals OR as live performance musicians and have experienced one of the below as a result of the 2025 fires in Los Angeles county and surrounding areas: 

• Loss of income due to the cancellation of live music concerts or the damage/destruction of a venue
• Displacement expenses due to mandatory evacuation orders
• Damage or destruction to primary home, vehicle, instruments, or music equipment  
   

To be eligible for this relief grant, applicant must:  

- Be employed in the live music industry and earn 50% or more of their income as either: 

•  Live Music Professionals: Working in roles critical to live music at venues, music festivals, or on concert tours 
• Live Performance Musicians

- Have at least three years of employment in the live music industry

- Provide proof of loss, damage, or displacement. Examples include, but not limited to: 

• Insurance claims 
• FEMA relief applications
• Photos of damage or destruction  
• Receipts for costs incurred by mandatory evacuation orders  
• Employer verification of loss of work 

- Provide a copy of state identification or a valid passport 

Please Note: Submitting this application does not guarantee a grant. We are prioritizing applicants with the greatest need to ensure the funds reach those who require the most support. 

Check your email regularly for messages from CrewNation@musicforwardfoundation.org as we may need to reach you with questions about your application. Please store your login for Submittable in a safe place as you may need to reopen your application to provide additional information. 

For additional details or assistance with your application, please contact crewnation@musicforwardfoundation.org