59.075: Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program
Alternate Name: SVO, SOS, Save Our Stages, SVOG
Overview
Program Number
59.075
Status
Inactive
Last Modified
Aug. 4, 2022
Date Posted
Aug. 4, 2022
Objective
The SVOG Program provides funds to support the ongoing operations of eligible live venue operators or promoters, theatrical producers, live performing arts organization operators, relevant museum operators, motion picture theater operators, and talent representatives who have experienced significant revenue losses due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Type of Assistance
C - Direct Payments for Specified Use
Applicant Eligibility
Grantees must be U.S based entities and cannot: (1) be publicly traded companies, or be majority owned and controlled by publicly traded companies; (2) have received more than 10% of their gross revenue from Federal funding (excluding Stafford Act funding) in 2019; (3) present live performances of a prurient sexual nature or derive more than de minimis revenue from the sale or presentation of sexually prurient products, services, depictions, or displays; or (4) possess, or be majority owned and controlled by any entity which possesses, more than 2 of the following characteristics (i) owning or operating venues, theaters, museums, or agencies in more than 1 country; (ii) owning or operating venues, theaters, museums, or agencies in more than 10 States; (iii) employing more than 500 employees.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Not Applicable
Additional Information
Grant Awards
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program direct grants
Grant Opportunities