The original item was published from 1/19/2021 10:15:07 PM to 1/19/2021 10:17:01 PM.

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Press Release

Posted on: January 19, 2021

What: The State of Michigan has allocated $3.5 million to create the Michigan Stages Survival Grant Program to provide grants to entertainment venues affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grant Amount: The maximum grant request is $40,000. There is no match requirement. The Michigan Independent Venue and promoter Association (MIVPA) will have the discretion to recommend the final grant award for applications.
Eligible Expenses: Awarded grant funds are to be used for working capital to support payroll expenses, rent, mortgage payments, utility expenses, or costs related to reopening a business.
Applications: Grant applications will open on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at 9:00 am EST and close on Thursday, January 28 at 12:00 pm (noon). Click here to learn more and apply.