[OMS_MANAGERS] Shuttered Venues Operators Grant opens today!

[Lizzy Caston]

Thank you for the detailed clarifications. Whether or not certain main
streets are qualified (or not), many of us have venues, operators,
promoters, etc in our districts that do.

SBA is always so complicated!

On Thu, Apr 8, 2021 at 1:45 PM STUART Sheri * OPRD via OMS_MANAGERS <
oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:

> 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)
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>    - SBA’s Recorded SVOG Informational Webinar
>    <http://go.pardot.com/e/565082/watch-v-CNWsgR9ESUs/4y888b/723122043?h=Dyue9Ts19fdTwp6wuVQruJmjkrICmh1xXeDa9cdrsGs>
>    (March 31, 2021)
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> SBA Local Assistance Offices
> <http://go.pardot.com/e/565082/local-assistance-find/4y888d/723122043?h=Dyue9Ts19fdTwp6wuVQruJmjkrICmh1xXeDa9cdrsGs>
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> 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)
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/725+Summer+St+NE,+Ste+C+%0D%0A+Salem,+Oregon+97301?entry=gmail&source=g>*| Oregon
> Main Street Coordinator
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> Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
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> Desk: (503)986-0679 cell: (503)551-3705
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> www.oregonmainstreet.org
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> 725 Summer St NE, Ste C
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/725+Summer+St+NE,+Ste+C+%0D%0A+Salem,+Oregon+97301?entry=gmail&source=g>
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> Salem, Oregon 97301
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/725+Summer+St+NE,+Ste+C+%0D%0A+Salem,+Oregon+97301?entry=gmail&source=g>
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-- 
Lizzy Caston
Alberta Main Street
cell 503-803-3326
Albertamainat.org
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