Eligible entities include:

  • Live venue operators or promoters,
  • Theatrical producers,
  • Live performing arts organization operators,
  • Relevant museum operators, zoos, and aquariums who meet specific criteria,
  • Motion picture theater operators,
  • Talent representatives, and
  • Each business entity owned by an eligible entity that also meets the eligibility requirements.

 And:

  • It must have been in operation as of February 29, 2020
  • Venue or promoter must not have applied for or received a PPP loan on or after December 27, 2020

You can apply for an SVOG grant if you received a PPP loan before December 27, 2020.  So, if you received a PPP loan in the middle of last year you can apply for a grant.  However, you cannot apply now for an SVOG grant and a PPP loan.  

If you are applying today, you must choose either the PPP loan or the grant.  

https://rcmycpa.com/the-ppp-second-draw/

The grant may be more attractive in some situations because it can be used for more expenses than the PPP.  Acceptable uses of the PPP are: 

  • Payroll costs
  • Rent payments
  • Utility payments
  • Scheduled mortgage payments (not including prepayment of principal)
  • Scheduled debt payments (not including prepayment of principal) on any indebtedness incurred in the ordinary course of business prior to 02-15-20)
  • Worker protection expenditures
  • Payments to independent contractors (not to exceed $100K in annual compensation per contractor)
  • Other ordinary and necessary business expenses, including maintenance costs
  • Administrative costs (incl. fees and licensing)
  • State and local taxes and fees
  • Operating leases in effect as of 02-15-20
  • Insurance payments
  • Advertising, production transportation, and capital expenditures related to producing a theatrical or live performing arts production. (May not be primary use of funds.)

There are a number of caveats and questions associated with applying for an SVOG, so read through the SBA FAQ here.

And apply here.

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