Congressman Steven Horsford Announces Opening of Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program to Support Nevada Businesses

NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEV. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford announced that the Small Business Administration's Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program will begin accepting applications tomorrow, April 8th, 2021. Congressman Horsford secured additional funding for the SVOG program as part of the American Rescue Plan's support for small businesses. The program includes over $16 billion in grants for shuttered venues.

"Nevada's entertainment industry is an essential part of our culture and regional economy, drawing tourists from across the globe. The pandemic forced many of our most vibrant venues to close — but thanks to the American Rescue Plan, help is here," said Congressman Steven Horsford. "The opening of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program will help venues recover, get workers back on the job, and allow our entertainment industry to continue their vital role in our economy. I'm proud to have worked to secure funding for this program, and I urge all Nevada venue operators to apply for the assistance they need."

Nevada venue operators can get more information on how to apply here.

Eligible Businesses:

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

Applicants must have been in operation as of February 29, 2020. A venue or promoter who received a PPP loan on or after December 27, 2020, will have the SVOG reduced by the PPP loan amount. Click here for more information about who can apply.

Grant Usage:

• Payroll costs
• Rent payments
• Utility payments
• Worker protection expenditures, and more

Click here for a full list of how venue operators can use their grants.

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