Shuttered Venue Operators Grant applications reopened

From U.S. Small Business Administration

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal Saturday for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theatres, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives to apply for critical economic relief.

“We recognize the urgency and need to get this program up and running,” said Barb Carson, deputy associate administrator of SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance. “With venue operators in danger of closing, every day that p...