[Business Oregon](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/pages/default.aspx)

April 25, 2022 (Application open) | May 16, 2022 (Full application deadline)

$5,000–$250,000 per award; up to $750,000 for organizations with multiple venues; total program funding up to $35 million.

Targeted COVID-19 relief grants for Oregon’s independent theaters, live event venues, and support industries.

--- ## Description Business Oregon administered American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants to provide financial relief to Oregon's independent theaters, live event venues, producers/presenters, and live event support industries that experienced significant revenue loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program aimed to help these entities recover by covering operating expenses, reopening costs, and compensating for lost revenue from live event activities. --- ## Due Dates - Application open: April 25, 2022 (8:00 am) - Application deadline: May 16, 2022 (4:59 pm) All applications must have been received by the deadline; late submissions were not accepted. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical awards ranged from $5,000 to $250,000. - Organizations operating multiple eligible venues could receive up to $750,000 in total. - Award amounts were based on demonstrated revenue loss from live events in 2020 and the availability of program funds. - Total program funding allocated: up to $35 million. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants included (but were not limited to): - Operators or producers/presenters of ticketed live events (music, cultural, community) - Museums with earned revenue from hosting live events - Fairgrounds owned/operated by non-municipal organizations - Cultural venues operated by federally recognized Oregon-based Indian Tribes (including casino venues) - Tradeshows, special event rental venues, fairs, festivals, and rodeos Key requirements: - Principal business activities must be in Oregon. - Business must be headquartered in Oregon. - Must have operated for at least one year prior to March 3, 2020. - Must demonstrate at least a 25% loss in live event revenue in 2020 compared to 2019. - Must be currently operating and have active Oregon Secretary of State registration. Ineligible applicants included: - Live event support industry representatives (eligible for a separate phase) - Adult entertainment venues/events - Municipally or state-owned/operated venues/events - Non-ticketed event producers (e.g., open mic nights, free concerts) - Movie theaters (covered under a different phase) - Sporting events/venues, temporary/pop-up venues, universities, religious organizations, lobbying organizations, and others not meeting program intent --- ## Application Process - Applications were submitted online via a digital form by an authorized organizational representative. - Required information included business details, eligibility verification, financial documentation (demonstrating revenue loss), and Oregon Secretary of State registration. - Applicants operating multiple venues under the same EIN submitted one application; separate EINs required separate applications. - After review, successful applicants were notified via email and required to sign a grant contract before funds were released. - Funds were distributed by check to the address on the applicant's W9 form. --- ## Additional Information - The program prioritized applicants who had not already received substantial relief from other federal or state COVID-19 relief programs. - There were no job creation or retention requirements. - Funds could be used for operating expenses, reopening costs, and compensation for lost live event revenue between March 3, 2021, and December 31, 2023. - Nonprofits could apply if they met all program criteria. - Application and program resources were available in multiple languages. --- ## External Links - [Program Main Page](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/ARPA_live_events/Pages/default.aspx) - [Program Guidelines](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/ARPA_live_event_venues/Pages/Program_Guidelines.aspx) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/arpa_live_event_venues/pages/faq.aspx) - [Application Checklist](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/ARPA_live_event_venues/Pages/Program_Checklist.aspx) - [Award Recipient List](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/Publications/ARPA_Live_Event_Venue_Award_Announcement_20220701.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Business Oregon | [Contact Page](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/aboutus/contactus/pages/default.aspx) | | Small Business Navigator| 833-604-0880 | | Email | [biz.covid19@biz.oregon.gov](mailto:biz.covid19@biz.oregon.gov) |

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Independent Theaters, Live Event Venues, and Live Event Support Grants

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