The federal agency temporarily suspended the program, known as the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, due to technical glitches during its launch on April 8. The botched rollout angered those in the industry who are desperately waiting for some assistance.
More than $16.2 billion has been allocated to help keep entertainment venues, museums and performing arts organizations in business until in-person events can resume safely. 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, in a press release.
To ensure a more seamless application process, the SBA said it improved security mechanisms in the application portal and added a waiting room feature to combat the large influx of interested applicants.
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal reopens April 24 Here s what to know
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