Published
Mon, Mar 22, 2021, 23:00
- The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant is part of the government's pandemic relief efforts.
Starting next month, live music venues in the U.S. can finally apply for long-awaited financial aid.
Known as the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), the program has more than $16 billion allocated for live venues, museums, movie theatres and other establishments hit by the pandemic. Run by the US. Small Business Administration, a government agency focused on entrepreneurs, the SVOG will officially accept applications through its website on April 8th.
To be considered eligible, applicants must first register on a federal government website called System For Award Management. For more information on eligibility, check out the list of requirements
On March 30th, officials will also host a webinar to explain the grant application process. Those interested can register here.
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