The Craft Emergency Relief Fund
Serving craft artists through emergency relief, preparedness, education + advocacy
For 40 years, the Craft Emergency Relief Fund has provided emergency relief for craft artists. Building educational resources to empower craft artists to prepare for, navigate and thrive in the wake of emergencies and disasters, CERF+ remains a dedicated partner and advocate for craft artists and the craft community.
Our Mission
The Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) provides craft artists with support and resources for disaster and emergency relief, education programs, and readiness grants to strengthen preparedness. Committing to generosity, inclusion, and care, we advocate for the thrive-ability of craft artists and craft as an art form.
Protect Your Art + Business
Latest News
CERF+ Responds to 2026 Flooding and Severe Storms
In March 2026, Hawaii experienced extremely heavy rainfall, causing widespread flooding. The North Shore of Oahu and Maui have been especially affected, and several thousand evacuation orders have been issued. Many residents have been displaced…
Grants
Get Ready Grant
CERF+ offers Get Ready Grants, providing craft artists with grants up to $1,000 for activities to safeguard their studios, protect their practices, and prepare for emergencies.
Emergency Relief Grant
CERF+ offers $3,000 Emergency Relief Grants to craft artists who experienced a recent and substantially disruptive emergency or disaster.
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