The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG)

This grant provides emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by COVID-19.

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) is a U.S. government program designed to provide economic relief to live venue operators, promoters, theatrical producers, live performing arts organization operators, museum operators, and certain other live event-related businesses that were severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was established as part of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, which was signed into law in December 2020.