Published
Wed, Feb 10, 2021, 23:52
- Venues can apply for grants of up to $10 million under the federal program.
New York is providing free application assistance for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant.
Last year, Congress approved a stimulus bill that includes relief for independent venues. Formerly called Save Our Stages, the program offers grants of up to $10 million to any business or non-profit connected to live performance. Those eligible to apply include venue operators or promoters, performing arts organizations, talent representatives and more. In order to apply, the venue must have been operating as of February 29th and the applicant must not have applied for a PPP loan on or after December 27th, 2020. (For full eligibility requirements, check out the SBA website.)
New York's application assistance program, Curtains Up NYC, will offer webinars and one-on-one counseling for entites interested in applying for the grant. The application period hasn't opened yet, but Curtains Up NYC urges those interested to organize their application now.
Sign up for webinars here.
Sign up for one-on-one counseling here. (To receive this counseling: click the link; create an account with SBS Connect; select Financing Assistance; add in information.)