The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will accept applications for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program starting April 8.
In a news release, the SBA said it launched a splash page for the new SVOG application portal. Venue operators and other entities interested in applying for an SVOG can sign up to receive email notifications by going to the splash page and clicking on the red sign-up box.
The SVOG program, established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act, provides economic aid to live venues, museums, movie theaters and other entertainment organizations forced to shutter due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before the official SVOG application opening, the SBA will host a webinar to highlight the application process for potential eligible entities from 1:30 to 3 p.m. CST on Tuesday, March 30. Register here.