The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) offers up to $10 million for eligible businesses. There is $16 billion available. Funds may disappear very quickly.
We offer assistance to businesses interested in exploring their eligibility. Feel free to reach out for more details. For more business Covid-relief see HomeUnemployed.com/Business
Eligible Entities
Business was in operation as of 02/29/2020.
- Live venue operators or promoters
- Theatrical producers
- Live performing arts organization operators
- Museum operators
- Motion picture theater operators (including owners)
- Talent representatives for artists
How Much Can You Get
The maximum grant size per entity is $10 million.
- Entities in operation as of January 1, 2019: 45% of 2019 gross revenue
- Entities that began operation after January 1, 2019: Average monthly gross revenue for each full month in operation during 2019 times 6
PPP and SVOG
If you already received PPP, the SVOG grant will be reduced by the amount of PPP that you received.
How to Apply
The SVOG program opened on April 26, 2021. Apply Here.
Priority
Funds are going to run out quickly. Best to apply as soon as you can.
- First priority: First 14 days of grant awards. Entities that suffered a 90% or greater gross revenue loss between April 2020 through December 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Second priority: Next 14 days of grant awards. Entities that suffered a 70% or greater gross revenue loss between April 2020 through December 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Third priority: Beginning 28 days after first and second priority awards are made. Entities that suffered a 25% or greater earned revenue loss between one quarter of 2019 and the corresponding quarter of 2020.
- Supplemental funding: Available after all Priority Periods have passed
Links
- SVOG Main Page
- FAQ regarding Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (updated 04/23/2021)
- SVOG application checklist
- SVOG applicant user guide
- SVOG-specific version of IRS Form 4506-T
- Cross-program eligibility on SBA COVID-19 relief options
- Get a DUNS Number (Required before applying)
- SAM.Gov (you need to register for an account before applying for SVOG)