As a performing arts professional, I'm exploring emergency financial assistance from the Entertainment Community Fund. What are the key eligibility factors regarding my financial situation, existing resources, and job search efforts? Also, what's the very first step I should take to apply for this assistance?
Navigate to the Entertainment Community Fund website. Click on 'Services & Programs'. Click on 'Social Services & Financial Assistance'. Click on 'Emergency Financial Assistance'. Identify the eligibility considerations listed on the page. Locate the recommended first step for applying. Synthesize the eligibility factors and the application instruction.
State that eligibility considers if the applicant can cover expenses for the next few months. State that applicants are expected to access all personal and community resources prior to applying. State that if able to work, applicants are expected to make all efforts to secure work, both within and outside of the industry. State that the recommended first step for applying is to 'Review our FAQs' or 'read our FAQs'.