[OMS_MANAGERS] Shuttered Venues Operators Grant opens today!

[PDA Director]

Good Afternoon Sheri,
Can you please forward me my membership number for the PDA?
Thank you!!!

From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> On Behalf Of STUART Sheri * OPRD via OMS_MANAGERS
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2021 1:46 PM
To: Oregon Main Street program managers <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] Shuttered Venues Operators Grant opens today!


The Shuttered Venues Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal opens TODAY, April 8, 2021 - although I just checked the portal and it looks like there are technical difficulties. Qualified applicants can still register for a new account here<https://www.svograntportal.sba.gov/s/>. This could be of great benefit to operators of venues of live performances, movie theaters, museums, etc. so make sure your local venues or museums are notified. Attached is info on eligibility requirements. The SBA updated its FAQs Tuesday (look for the asterisk * to see which questions/answers have been modified or added.)

  *   SBA revised FAQs<http://go.pardot.com/e/565082/red-venue-operators-grant-svog/4y8888/723122043?h=Dyue9Ts19fdTwp6wuVQruJmjkrICmh1xXeDa9cdrsGs> (Updated April 6, 2021)

  *   SBA's Recorded SVOG Informational Webinar<http://go.pardot.com/e/565082/watch-v-CNWsgR9ESUs/4y888b/723122043?h=Dyue9Ts19fdTwp6wuVQruJmjkrICmh1xXeDa9cdrsGs> (March 31, 2021)

SBA Local Assistance Offices<http://go.pardot.com/e/565082/local-assistance-find/4y888d/723122043?h=Dyue9Ts19fdTwp6wuVQruJmjkrICmh1xXeDa9cdrsGs>

As a follow-up to our call Mornings on Main discussion this morning, here's some clarification per one of our SBDC/SBA contacts:

  *   What is an "eligible entity" for an SVOG? Eligible entities may be live venue operators or promoters, theatrical producers, live performing arts organization operators, museum operators, motion picture theatre operators, and talent representatives, per the Economic Aid Act. Additionally, entities of these types owned by state or local governments (for example, museums or historic homes) are eligible to apply if the governmentally-owned entity also acts solely as a venue operator, museum, etc. and not also include other types of entities. For example, a city parks and recreation department that operated a bandstand in a public square along with running various nature parks would not qualify as an eligible entity for an SVOG.
  *   Is a mobile entity with no fixed performance space eligible to apply? No. Among other requirements, the Economic Aid Act requires a venue to have defined performance and audience spaces. If a particular venue cannot meet this requirement, it is not eligible to apply for an SVOG.
  *   Can a mobile, portable, or touring facility be a qualifying venue for an SVOG? Yes. Any venue, including traveling tent shows such as circuses and festivals, that meets all the space-related requirements in the Economic Aid Act (e.g., defined performance and audience spaces, lighting rig, etc.) will be considered an SVOG-qualifying venue. If a particular venue cannot meet these requirements, it is not eligible to apply for an SVOG.
  *   Are entities whose broader business operations include hosting live performing arts events, such as agricultural fairs or party boats/pleasure cruises that feature concerts, eligible to apply for an SVOG? No. Only entities whose principal business activity is being a live venue operator/promoter/theatrical producer/live performing arts organization operator, museum operator, motion picture theatre operator, or talent representative are eligible for SVOGs under the Economic Aid Act. Although an agricultural fair or entertainment cruise may include live performing arts events, their principal

It really is intended for Venue operators - as their primary function.
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Sheri Stuart (she, her, hers) | Oregon Main Street Coordinator
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Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Desk: (503)986-0679 cell: (503)551-3705
www.oregonmainstreet.org
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, Oregon 97301

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