Shuttered Venue Operators Grants help 98 Utah organizations with over $100 million

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG) program has sent over $100 million to 98 COVID-19-effecetd organizations in Utah, according to a report from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Those receiving grants included live entertainment small businesses, nonprofits and venues.

Nationwide, the SVOG program has helped 10,000 organizations to the tune of over $7.5 billion.

“The SVOG is vital to our Utah economy as many of our world-class venues bring in tens of millions of dollars in economic impact each year, some bringing in more than $100 million,” said Marla Trollan, SBA Utah District director. “This support, coupled with the PPP, is helping our entertainment industry survive. To-date, the SVOG has been awarded to 98 Utah organizations amounting to $101,046,704 in COVID relief. We are glad to see this muchneeded support finally getting to our businesses.”

The SVOG portal remains open and funding is still available for all eligible applicants. SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET to provide technical assistance with the SVOG application portal and can be reached at 1-800-659-2955.