Federal and state aid are available to organizations and individuals within California's creative field impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Read below to learn more about the assistance programs and services provided.
As part of the federal CARES Act, the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program helps unemployed Californians who are business owners, self-employed, independent contractors, have limited work history, and others not usually eligible for regular state UI benefits who are out of business or services are significantly reduced as a direct result of the pandemic.
Broad assistance is available to small businesses and employers impacted by COVID-19, including interest-free sales/use tax deferrals, tax filing extensions, the Small Business Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program, and federal stimulus programs.