The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced a call to all eligible Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) applicants seeking economic aid for small businesses, nonprofits and venues that present live entertainment. The deadline for new applications is Friday, Aug. 20.
The SVOG program so far has awarded $8.4 billion in grants to more than 10,800 businesses to assist in getting the nation’s cultural institutions back on track.
“After making much-needed improvements to this vital program, we’ve made swift progress getting more than $8 billion in funds into the hands of more than 10,800 performing arts venues and other related businesses — two-thirds of which employ less than 10 employees. These small businesses suffered disproportionate impacts from the pandemic and were often left out of early rounds of relief,” SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman said.
For additional information on SBA’s Economic Relief programs, visit the SBA’s COVID-19 relief options website.
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