The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal has reopened as of April 26th at 9am

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April 26, 2021
 
 
 
 
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The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal has reopened as of
April 26th at 9am PST. 
 
In preparation for the opening, potential applicants should register on the portal in advance. Applicants will also need a smartphone and a multi-factor authenticator app to register and apply.
 
 
 
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant provides emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by COVID-19. Eligible applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. $2 billion is reserved for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time employees. 
Eligible entities include:
  • Live venue operators or promoters
  • Theatrical producers
  • Live performing arts organization operators
  • Relevant museum operators, zoos and aquariums who meet specific criteria
  • Motion picture theater operators
  • Talent representatives
  • Each business entity owned by an eligible entity that also meets the eligibility requirements
Other requirements of note:
  • Must have been in operation as of February 29, 2020
  • Venue or promoter who received a PPP loan on or after December 27, 2020, will have the SVOG reduced by the PPP loan amount
To get ready for applying for an SVOG, applicants can make sure they have a DUNS number and are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Here is a how-to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2t5queourQ.


To learn more about the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant visit the SVOG SBA page.

The SBA will only accept applications submitted electronically through the SBA’s website via the following link: www.sba.gov/svogrant.
 

The SBA has also added the following updated resources:
  • Applicant user guide and FAQ: For help with the application process, refer to the applicant user guide and FAQ.
  • Checklist: Use the checklist to make sure you have everything you need to complete your application. 
  • Call Center:  For Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal technical assistance such as a password reset, browser suggestions, or how to use the multi-factor authentication with an app and the QR code, applicants can call 1-800-659-2955 or, for the deaf and hard-of-hearing 1-800-877-8339 and follow the prompts to SVOG assistance. The call center is open through the weekend from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. For additional information and to review applicant resources, visit www.sba.gov/svogrant.
 
SVOG Application
 
 
 
 
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