WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. EST, the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a webinar to give a preliminary overview of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program included in the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act signed into law by President Trump on Dec. 27, 2020. Eligible organizations with a reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have the opportunity to receive up to a $10 million grant under the program. In total, the Economic Aid Act allocates $15 billion for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants.
The webinar will provide introductory information about the grants, who can apply, how potential organizations can prepare, and additional details re: eligibility and applications.
WHAT:
Introductory informational webinar on Shuttered Venue Operators Grants
Registration is required. To register, visit: https://shutteredvenueoperatorsgrant.eventbrite.com.
WHEN:
Thursday, Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. EST
WHO:
Barb Carson, Deputy Associate Administrator, SBA Office of Disaster Assistance
Patricia Gibson, Senior Advisor, SBA Office of Disaster Assistance
Bill Briggs, Acting Associate Administrator, SBA Office of Capital Access
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