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March 11, 2020
COVID-19, Concert Cancellations, and Congressional Action
Community by community, the impact of COVID-19 is variable and rapidly changing. As Congress and the Administration consider new forms of federal economic assistance that may be targeted or widespread, orchestras can join others in the arts and nonprofit sectors that are speaking up to ensure that relief will meet all community needs.
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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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May 11, 2021
Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Updates
The SBA is advising stakeholders that further information about next steps in Shuttered Venue Operators Grants program will continue to be released this week and next. The League participated in a call this afternoon with SVOG administrators.
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November 13, 2020
Post-Election Priorities, COVID-19 Relief, and Planning Your Advocacy Strategy
2020: Short-term priorities; 2021: Watch this space, but get an early start!; Your Advocacy Toolkit
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November 13, 2020
International Coalition of Performing Arts Organizations Aerosol Study
The third round of preliminary results from the Performing Arts Aerosol Study have been released. Key findings indicate that wearing an appropriate mask and using recommended bell covers can decrease aerosol emissions from between 60 to 90 percent when playing wind instruments, and that using plexiglass partitions can interfere with HVAC systems in rooms.
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June 24, 2020
Policy Updates for Nonprofits Self-Insuring for Unemployment Benefits
Last week, the Protecting Nonprofits from Catastrophic Cash Flow Strain Act was introduced by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) to help relieve burdens on orchestras and other nonprofits that self-insure for unemployment benefits.
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April 17, 2020
Latest News and Action on COVID-19 Federal Relief Efforts
In This Issue: White House to Defer to States on Re-Opening; League Calls on Congress to Expand COVID-19 Relief; Weighing In on the Fine Print of Loan Programs; Reminder! League Federal Relief Resources
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March 23, 2020
Orchestra Boardroom: March 2020
Dear Colleague, As you are no doubt aware, Congress is in final negotiations today on the terms of a third COVID-19 relief package. The League of American Orchestras has been a leading partner across the arts and nonprofit sectors in Washington, D.C. and nationwide to ensure federal relief is available to the arts and culture sector and its workforce.
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April 24, 2020
Congress Acts on New Funds for PPP and SBA Loans
Congress and the White House are taking final action on a narrowly-tailored "interim" COVID-19 relief bill.