The Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) Grant program was established by The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, signed into law on December 27, 2020. The program provides $15 billion in grants as relief to venues that closed their doors as a result of pandemic restrictions and have experienced decreased revenues. The grant program is administered by the Small Business Administration.

Eligible applicants may qualify for SVO Grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue with the maximum grant of $10 million. 

Eligible entities include: 

• Live venue operators or promoters

• Theatrical producers

• Live performing arts organization operators

• Relevant museum operators, zoos and aquariums who meet specific criteria

• Motion picture theater operators

• Talent representatives, and

• Each business entity owned by an eligible entity that also meets the eligibility requirements

Join PIDC and our partners at SBA to learn more about the new SVO Grant program.