GALVANIZE: The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Is Now Accepting Applications

Subject: The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Is Now Accepting Applications

 

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The Small Business Administration's Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program Is Open for Applications! $16.2 billion for venues, theaters, and more ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) officially opened the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theaters, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives to apply for critical economic relief.    Eligible applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue up to a maximum amount of $10 million for a single grant.   The SBA is accepting SVOG applications on a first-in, first-out basis. For more information about eligibility, how to apply and more, visit SBA.gov/svogrant. District businesses, did you know that you can sign up for thirty minutes of free technical assistance from a member of DSLBD team? Just visit http://bit.ly/INNO_BOOKING to sign up today! DSLBD has also partnered with the DC Small Business Development Center at Howard University to offer counseling to District businesses. To schedule a meeting, sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-counseling-for-dc-businesses-entrepreneurs-tickets-126844907533 DC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL & LOCAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (DSLBD) | Website ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌