The divisions initial investment of $1.8 million provided 18 awards across the state creating capacity for 82 partnerships with community organizations, industry associations, educational institutions, and other agencies. Through these efforts we assisted 1,158 entrepreneurs and small businesses, and supported 34 programs. Read the full report here...

From the Arts Action Fund Newsletter - Here’s a roundup of the latest updates on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Shuttered Venue Operator Grants (SVOG) program. SVOG PROGRAM REPORTS AND DATA The SBA has a strong team now working to process 15,209 SVOG applications as quickly as possible....