New Checklists & Videos to Prepare for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

Source: SBA.gov

New Tools to Prepare Your Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act to provide emergency assistance to eligible venues affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.  

The SBA is in the process of setting up the grant program and is not yet accepting applications. In the meantime, the agency has released the following new resources to help eligible entities prepare to apply.

Reference Materials

• New – Preliminary application checklist 
• New – Eligibility requirements 
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – updated March 5, 2021 

Video Tutorials

• SAM.gov Entity Registration Training – registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is required to apply for federal assistance awards like the SVOG.
• New – Eligibility for Live Venue Operators or Promoters
• New – Eligibility for Talent Representatives
• New – Eligibility for Museum Operators
• New – Eligibility for Motion Picture Theatre Operators