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NIVF seeks to partner and fundraise through individual, corporate, and foundation donations in order to build and maintain initiatives in support of the mission, such as the Emergency Relief Fund, and provide sector support through Workforce Development programming and resource. The Foundation learns from existing best practices and training programs undertaken by independent venues, festivals, and promoters, and expand upon them to provide education and community programming, employee training and support, and economic development initiatives to further develop diversity, equity, and inclusion. Future programming will also support entrepreneurship, management training and minority business funding.

Elsewhere provides confidential, on-call clinical support, crisis intervention, and case management for artists, crew, and staff navigating substance use, mental health, and the unique pressures of touring and live event work.