The SCBWI has an Emergency Fund which provides assistance to SCBWI members of at least six months’ standing in times of emergency or hardship.
The emergency or hardship could involve, for example, matters of health, family issues, or natural disasters that are in any way restricting or preventing an SCBWI member’s ability to work as an author or illustrator.
There is a $1,500 cap on any given grant, and no member may receive the grant more than twice. SCBWI does not expect to be reimbursed for grants made from the Emergency Fund.
To apply for assistance:
Applications for assistance can come from the individual member seeking the aid or from someone noting their member friend or associate is in need of assistance. Applications are confidential and not shared outside the organization.
Members should fill out the application, which can be found here. The applicant will receive an electronic confirmation and all communications will be by email unless the applicant indicates no access to a computer.
To learn more about the Emergency Fund, please click here to read the FAQ.
To make donations:
If you’d like to help an author or illustrator in need, we welcome your generosity.
You can send a check via mail or donate online. If sending a check, please mail it to: SCBWI Emergency Fund6363 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 425Los Angeles, CA 90048
If you wish make your donation online, you can link to the form on this page to make a donation using your credit card.
Your contribution will be announced in the following Bulletin. Dollar amounts will not be listed. If you wish to remain anonymous please indicate so along with your donation.