Shuttered Venue Grants – Second FAQ Released

The 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act included $15 billion in shuttered venue operators grants (SVOG), which will be administered directly by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). As of February 8, 2021, the program is not live. The SBA has released two sets of frequently asked questions. This article summarizes the Act’s original SVOG provisions and both sets of SBA clarifications.