To report damage or a need for assistance in the arts and cultural sector, first contact the Kentucky Arts Council, which works directly with the National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response (NCAPER) and the Performing Arts Readiness Project (PAR) to connect and build national networks for you for assistance.
If your area receives a major disaster declaration, it opens up possibilities for recovery funding for eligible private, nonprofit organizations in eligible counties, including arts organizations and cultural institutions. Monitor Kentucky's Office of Emergency Management website for information about Public Assistance, which has deadlines associated with the various steps of the program.
State-level organization links:
This helpful guide, An Arts Field Guide to Federal Disaster Relief, breaks down federal disaster relief for the arts and culture sector for artists and arts organizations. The guide, published by NCAPER, will help you decide what’s possible and not possible in terms of assistance, and if pursuing federal aid is a good use of your time.
National-level organization links: