{"id":13670,"date":"2021-05-04T17:01:01","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T03:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bigislandthieves.com\/?p=13670"},"modified":"2021-05-04T17:03:06","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T03:03:06","slug":"applications-open-for-shuttered-venue-operations-grant-svog-and-restaurant-revitalization-fund-rrf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bigislandthieves.com\/applications-open-for-shuttered-venue-operations-grant-svog-and-restaurant-revitalization-fund-rrf\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications Open for Shuttered Venue Operations Grant (SVOG) and Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has re-opened the Shuttered Venue Operations Grant (SVOG) application portal, https:\/\/www.svograntportal.sba.gov\/s\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program was established in the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act to provide over $16.2 billion in economic relief to target industries. This SVOG portal is now open to receive applications.<\/p>\n

For technical assistance such as a password reset, browser suggestions, or how to use the multi-factor authentication with an app and the QR code, applicants can call 1-800-659-2955<\/strong> or, for the deaf and hard-of-hearing 1-800-877-8339<\/strong> and follow the prompts to SVOG assistance. The call center is now open 24\/7.<\/p>\n

For more information, Click Here!<\/a><\/p>\n

Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)<\/h4>\n

SBA has opened applications for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) on Monday, May 3, 2021. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted.<\/p>\n

Established under the American Rescue Plan<\/a>, and signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund provides a total of $28.6 billion in direct relief funds to restaurants and other hard-hit food establishments that have experienced economic distress and significant operational losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Funds must be used for allowable expenses by March 11, 2023.<\/p>\n

For the first 21 days that the program is open, the SBA will prioritize funding applications from businesses owned and controlled by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. All eligible applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as the portal opens. Following the 21 days, all eligible applications will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n

In preparation, the SBA recommends qualifying applicants familiarize themselves with the application process in advance to ensure a smooth and efficient application experience, specifically by:<\/p>\n