Webinar: Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) Program
Overview
In preparation for the Small Business Administration’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG) Program, LISC held a webinar to provide information on program eligibility and application preparation, with an emphasis on helping venues in underserved communities prepare for rollout through actionable steps and best practices.
Moderator
- Bill Taft, Senior Vice President, LISC Economic Development
Panelists
- Michelle Harati, Policy Officer, LISC Policy
- Karleen Porcena, Senior Program Officer, LISC Economic Development
- Sean Watterson, Happy Dog Venue Owner, and Co-Chair of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) Implementation Task Force
If you are a nonprofit organization serving small businesses and would like to follow-up with LISC Economic Development staff, please email economicdevelopment@lisc.org.
Additional SBA Resources
- SVOG Application Portal
- SVOG - User Guide
- SVOG – FAQ
- SVOG Program Details
- Eligibility Requirements Document with Venue Specific Information
- SVOG Preliminary Application Checklist
- SVOG Application Informational Webinar Recording
- Federal Register Notice with complete definitions and grant information
SBA staff will not be able to provide assistance on the application. Entities may receive assistance from local business development organizations and SBA resource partners through Small Business Development Centers, Women's Business Centers, Veterans Business Centers, and SCORE.