The AFC Reactivation Program is Direct Financial Support To Help Restore and Reactivate Your Work.
The Reactivation Program provides direct financial assistance to independent and self-employed workers in the live performance sector who are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This funding provides a one-time payment of up to $2,500 for live performance workers, including independent, self-employed and gig workers with a focus on the theatrical and technical disciplines in Canada outside of the province of Quebec.
The Reactivation Program is now closed.
Through the Reactivation Program, The AFC distributed $15.3 million in financial relief to 7,179 performing arts professionals.
You can apply for one-time assistance of up to $2,500 to help with items such as:
- Basic living expenses (rent or mortgage, utilities, food, medical needs, etc.)
- Expenses that will help you get back to work (equipment, transportation, certifications, etc.)
- Additional costs incurred during the pandemic that are causing financial instability (moving costs, debt payments, outstanding dues, etc.)
This program is funded by the Government of Canada.
