Etsy Emergency Relief Fund at CERF+

Donor: Etsy, CERF+

About: The Etsy Emergency Relief Fund at CERF+ is a vital initiative designed to support Etsy sellers who have faced significant challenges due to natural disasters. This fund, created through a partnership between Etsy and CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund), aims to provide financial assistance to eligible sellers, helping them recover and rebuild their businesses. The fund offers grants to sellers who have experienced a federally declared natural disaster within the past year, provided they have been active on Etsy for at least one year and maintain their accounts in good standing.

Etsy, a global marketplace for unique and creative goods, recognizes the impact that natural disasters can have on its community of sellers. By partnering with CERF+, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping artists prepare for and recover from emergencies, Etsy ensures that its sellers have access to much-needed support during times of crisis. The grants provided through this fund are intended to alleviate the financial burdens faced by sellers, enabling them to continue their creative endeavors and sustain their businesses.

The Etsy Emergency Relief Fund at CERF+ is open to all Etsy sellers in the United States, including those who sell handmade items, craft supplies, and vintage goods. This inclusivity ensures that a broad range of creative entrepreneurs can benefit from the fund, reflecting Etsy’s commitment to supporting its diverse seller community. The amount and frequency of grants awarded depend on the available funds, with grants typically amounting to $2,000. Sellers can apply for a grant within one year of experiencing a natural disaster, and their applications remain viable for one year from the disaster date, ensuring they have multiple opportunities to receive assistance.

Focus: Disaster relief, emergency assistance, business recovery, financial support, creative entrepreneurs, natural disaster recovery

Region: United States

Eligibility:
-Must be an Etsy seller with an account in good standing
-Must have experienced a federally declared natural disaster within the past year
-Must have been an active seller on Etsy for at least one year
-Must be based in the United States or its territories
-Eligible for one grant per year

Benefits:
-Grants of $2,000 to help offset the effects of natural disasters
-Financial assistance to support business recovery and continuity

Terms:
-CERF+: Craft Emergency Relief Fund, a nonprofit organization focused on helping artists prepare for and recover from emergencies and disasters. CERF+ provides various grant programs and resources to support artists in need.
-Etsy: A global online marketplace where people can buy and sell unique, creative goods. Etsy supports a community of creative entrepreneurs, including those who sell handmade items, craft supplies, and vintage goods.