The applicant must be a musician who has regular public performances, or performed on at least three widely released recordings (audio or audiovisual), or written music that has been performed on three widely released recordings, or published on three occasions. The term “Musician” includes vocalists, songwriters, composers, arrangers, and instrumentalists.

• The applicant must demonstrate financial need. Sweet Relief may request tax returns, bank statements, and/or any other information deemed necessary to verify such need.

• Except for retired or semi-retired older musicians the applicant must have, or recently have had, a serious medical condition. A condition is considered to be serious when it substantially affects the applicant’s ability to work within or outside the music industry (i.e. a survival job). A diagnosis by a medical doctor, or hospital or medical bills indicating such condition, must be provided.

• Our grants for older musicians provide short-term assistance for basic needs.

Any individual who does not meet these criteria, but believes he or she to be eligible for assistance may request an application for a grant by providing a written explanation as to why the Grant Committee should make an exception to the above policies.

Please note: We would sincerely love to help anyone who needs it; however, if you have not had the experience required in Part 1 above, you are not yet eligible for assistance.

Click the application link to obtain access to our online application. You may also email us.

Make sure to include the following information in your email:

• Your full name

• Ground Mailing Address

• Phone number and the best time of day to reach you

• A brief description of your current situation

Are you an artist who needs help? Please contact us or fill out an online application and we will be in touch as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

• Find out more about eligibilty requirements for financial grants here

• Sweet Relief can help in many different ways.  Other Forms of Assistance

• Access our Online Resources for other public and private information and outreach services.

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

Corporate Office
2601 E. Chapman Ave., Suite 204
Fullerton, California 92831

Telephone 714-626-0447
Toll Free Assistance line 888-955-7880
Fax 714-626-0473

Email info@sweetrelief.org

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