$1,000 monthly payments available to thousands of Americans

THOUSANDS of Americans can apply for monthly payments of $1,000, but time is running out with less than two weeks until the deadline.

Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY) provides guaranteed income to artists in the state who are in financial need.

Online applications are open until Friday, March 25, 2022.

The organization drew inspiration from dozens of guaranteed or universal basic income programs across the United States.

They want to specifically target artists across New York State who continue to experience pandemic-induced financial insecurity since 2020.

In New York, the cultural sector contributes more than $120 billion to the state economy each year.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, claims for unemployment benefits for artists and performers in New York increased by 1,208% compared to 2019, according to the New State Department of Labor York.

CRNY wants to help 2,400 artists get back on their feet with monthly payments of $1,000 for 18 months.

Applications are now open for the Guaranteed Income Program for Artists.

Who is eligible?

Any artist who is 18 years of age or older and whose primary residence is in New York can apply.

Your household income for 2021 must be below the CRNY self-sufficiency standard according to his calculator.

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Here are the artistic and cultural practices that will be considered:

• Arts and crafts
• Dance
• design
• movie
• literary arts
• media arts
• the music
• oral traditions
• social practice
• theater
• scenic arts
• traditional arts
• visual arts
• interdisciplinary arts

The following people are not considered artists to be considered for the program:

• pastry and culinary arts
• cosmetology
• architecture, interior, landscaping
• radio personalities and DJs
• event planning and production
• wellness and fitness

You will need a social security number or an individual tax identification number when you apply.

You will also need to submit documents confirming your information.

How will I know if I am selected?

All applicants will be notified of their status.

Artists selected to participate will receive a detailed schedule and instructions for the next steps required.

Selected artists who are already receiving public benefits will have the opportunity to connect with a benefits advisor to discuss ways to best utilize guaranteed income.

Once you have accepted your invitation to the program, you will be registered with the payment system.

Artists who are not selected will automatically be added to a newsletter with information about other resources and support you may be eligible for.

We describe universal basic income programs in each state.

Plus, learn more about how some households that missed federal stimulus checks are eligible to receive up to $4,000.

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