WE GOT YOU
Comedy Gives Back provides grants for financial crisis relief, mental health therapy and chemical dependency treatment. Additionally, CGB has wellness programs that include meditation, EQ and more.
HOW TO APPLY FOR GRANT
Step 1: Fill out grant application It’s easy, really.
We will contact you with any questions. If you have Questions, email grants@comedygivesback.com
Step 2: Receive confirmation that application is complete.
Step 3: If Grant is awarded , funds will be paid directly to Vendor within 72 hours. CGB doesn’t pay grantees directly.
Start your grant application here.
We want you back on stage and doing what you do best, making people laugh.
Having trouble paying bills? Something else?
The life of a comedian has many ups and downs. If you’re having a financial crisis, we may be able to help.
FINANCIAL CRISIS
RELIEF
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Housing, Rent, Mortgage, Repairs
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Transportation, Car Payment - Impound, Repairs
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Utilities -Phone Bill -Gas
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Groceries
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Medical & Dental Bills
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
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Need help finding a Therapist?
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Paying for your current therapist?
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Better Help - 1 month free
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Didi Hirsch - Sucide Prevention
Does it all feel too much? We can help.
Your mental health is important to us. There’s no
need to feel alone. We’re her to help and can
connect you with a therapist, and possibly cover
some or all of the cost. If you need help, email info@comedygivesback.com. If you are in an immediate crisis dial 988 for the Suicide Prevention Hotline.
Struggling? We’re here.
John Jacob
Grant Recipient
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT
Chemical dependency happens. The good news is that there is help, and recovery is possible. If you're having a hard time with alcohol or other addictions, we can help. Reach out today!
FREE RESOURCES
REGISTER FREE for the ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND
Free Meditation, Grants, Help with Taxes,
Career Counseling
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
NAMI Crisis Text Line
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
National Sexual Abuse Hotline
Trans Lifeline
The Trevor Project for LGBTQ Youth
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
American Psychological Association
Mental Health America
Warmlines
IMPACTED BY THE FIRES?
Comedy Gives Back Fire Fund is a resource to the comedy community impacted by the fires in the Los Angeles area. Comedy Gives Back provides short-term disaster relief, including $1,500 in financial assistance and a $500 grocery card, to comedians impacted. Comedy Gives Back Fire Fund is intended to cover short-term costs, should you incur costs from evacuating (hotel, food, supplies). Comedy Gives Back is also able to provide additional support for stand-up comedians with considerable impact, including medical issues or longer-term relocation needs.
Individuals are eligible for CGB Fire Fund support if they work in the comedy community with proof of employment. If you would like to request support from Comedy Gives Back, please fill out our grant application here and/or reach out to info@comedygivesback.com
MEDITATION
We’ve partnered with meditation expert Tim Duffy. We meet in-person group meditations at tvarious locations. These medications are also available on Zoom. Join our Facebook group for times and locations.
WELLNESS WITH AMBER J
Join us or for our wellness sessions. Our co-founder and wellness expert, Amber J, hosts twice monthly seminars about everything from career growth to coping with stress.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Join our FB Resource & Community group for updates.If you need something else, please email us at info@comedygivesback.com.