COVID-19
In This SectionThis is a rapidly changing situation, and recommended actions may be highly-specific to your location. Check your state and local health agencies for guidance specific to your location.
Federal and Legal Assistance
COVID-19
COVID-19 Federal Assistance
COVID-19
League Offers Individualized Technical Assistance from Qualified Legal Experts on COVID-19 Federal Relief
Resources
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COVID-19
COVID-19 Data Partnerships
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COVID-19
Streaming and Online Learning Events
Research and Reports
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Learn | COVID-19
The League’s COVID-19 Impact Survey
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COVID-19
CDC Coronavirus Planning Guides
Other Resources
League 360 Member Discussion Group
The League has created a dedicated discussion group on its League360 platform for members to exchange questions and information regarding the coronavirus outbreak.
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State and Territorial Health Department Websites
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Directory of Local Health Departments
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Executive 1:1 Consultations
To complement peer group calls among our members, the League has assembled a group of experienced leaders from a variety of types and sizes of orchestras to be available to executive directors of member orchestras for 1 on 1 consultations. These leaders, who have volunteered to help and have worked through crises before, are eager to support others in any aspect of leading an orchestra through the challenges of the pandemic. Please find details in a message from Jesse Rosen, President and CEO of the League, in your League360 discussion group.
COVID-19 News
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April 9, 2021
Paused: Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has paused the implementation of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG) application portal until further notice as the agency fixes technology problems and revises the accompanying grant guidance.
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April 7, 2021
New Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Guidance Online as Portal Opens April 8!
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released new guidance to inform the application process for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants program, which is set to open at 12:00 Noon Eastern on Thursday, April 8.
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March 30, 2021
Highlights from Shuttered Venues SBA Webinar
The Small Business Administration (SBA) presented a webinar today outlining key eligibility and application requirements for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG) program, which is set to open for applications on Thursday, April 8, 2021.
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March 25, 2021
Paycheck Protection Program Deadline Extended; Latest COVID Relief Updates
As orchestras continue to access new and extended forms of federal COVID-19 relief, the League of American Orchestras is sharing with you these very latest developments from Washington, D.C.
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March 19, 2021
Shuttered Venue Applications Open April 8, SBA Hosts New SVOG Portal
Today, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Thursday, April 8 is the slated date for receiving applications to the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG) program and created a new SVOG web portal to host further SVOG updates as the application process prepares to launch.
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March 11, 2021
Massive COVID-19 Relief Bill Passes Congress
New and Extended Federal Relief Approved in American Rescue Plan!; Attend the League Webinar for an Overview of Federal Relief; Advocacy Work Continues!
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March 4, 2021
Latest News on PPP and Shuttered Venue Grants
The process for accessing the federal COVID-19 relief that was passed into law last December has undergone many twists and turns in the past few weeks and the League of American Orchestras is sharing the following important and time-sensitive updates.
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March 2, 2021
Newest Developments on Shuttered Venue Operator Grants and PPP Loans
Even as Congress advances the next COVID-19 relief bill, federal agencies are still working to administer current forms of support signed into law last December.
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March 2, 2021
Pension Relief Proposed in New COVID-19 Bill
Among the many provisions under consideration in the newest federal relief package, huge progress has been made to include substantial and long-awaited relief for both single- and multi-employer pension plans.
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March 2, 2021
Speak up: Congress finalizing next relief package
Congress is rapidly advancing a new $1.9 trillion package of COVID-19 relief, building on a proposal by the Biden-Harris Administration, and using the budget reconciliation process to speed approval with a simple majority vote in the Senate.
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