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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 18, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Louisiana, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resources or Louisiana Economic Development's Resources for Impacted Businesses.

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Description of Program and Relief

Gig Economy Workers Fund

As a result of the impact caused by COVID-19, the New Orleans Business Alliance is offering gig economy workers who have been directly impacted via loss of income potential relief from $500 to $1,000 depending on need.

Government or Lead Agency

New Orleans Business Alliance

Dates Available

Effective March 17, 2020 and continuing while the fund has resources. Acceptance of new applications after April 15, 2020, has been temporarily suspended.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Applicants must provide:

1) Proof of residency in Orleans Parish (driver’s license, bill, or bank statement);

2) Proof that greater than or equal to 60% of income is generated via “gig-work” (i.e. rideshare driver, musician, arena worker, etc.);

3) Demonstrated loss of income as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic (bank statements reflecting compromised income for a minimum of seven days post March 9, 2020); and

4) Proof that applicant is at or below 100% Annual Median Income Guidelines (2018 or 2019 Tax Return demonstrating income threshold). A chart outlining the New Orleans Annual Median Income Guidelines can be found here.

Applicants are entitled to re-apply after 45 days if they remain eligible.

Workers with full-time employment outside the gig economy are not eligible for relief.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information, email info@nolaba.org.

List of Additional Information

For additional information, please visit https://www.nolaba.org/relief-fund/.

The New Orleans Business Alliance is a public-private partnership and the official economic development organization for the City of New Orleans.


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