Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

Application portal will open Monday, April 26th at 12pm ET.

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program includes over $16 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance.

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.

To learn more and apply, visit:  www.sba.gov/svogrant

Eligible Entities:

• Live venue operators or promoters
• Theatrical producers
• Live performing arts organization operators
• Museum operators
• Motion picture theater operators (including owners)
• Talent representatives

Helpful information:

• FAQ regarding Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
• SVOG application checklist
• SVOG applicant user guide
• SVOG-specific version of IRS Form 4506-T
• Cross-program eligibility on SBA COVID-19 relief options