GAS members experiencing the negative effects of a natural disaster, international pandemic, or other hardship may be eligible for a GAS emergency assistance grant when funds are available.
This fund is made possible by many generous Glass Art Society members and donors. Applicants MUST be current GAS members and restrictions may apply based on the type of funding you are seeking. General Emergency Relief Fund applications are open to GAS members in any country. Funds are given as emergency assistance grants in US dollars.
If you are an independent artist, freelance glassworker, or small business who is going through a difficult time and whose livelihood has been impacted, you may be eligible for a GAS emergency assistance grant. Applicants MUST be current GAS members and cannot be students, large businesses, institutions, or non-profit organizations. Applicants may not currently serve on the GAS Board of Directors, be the spouse/partner or immediate family member of a GAS, or serve on the board of any partner organization providing funding. Applicants must not have received GAS Emergency Relief Funds in the last six months. Please see our resources page for more assistance opportunities for everyone.
Examples of what the GAS Emergency Relief Fund can help to cover include, but are not limited to:
- Income loss
- Canceled orders
- Medical costs
- Shop closures
- Canceled events
- Canceled teaching contracts
APPLY FOR AN ASSISTANCE GRANT
To receive an emergency assistance grant from the Glass Art Society Emergency Relief Fund, please fill out the following application.