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May 24, 2021
Shuttered Venue Operator Updates
In a call with Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) stakeholders today, the Small Business Administration (SBA) provided information in response to applicant uncertainty over the timing and next steps in processing grant applications.
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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 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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August 12, 2021
Summer Action Heats Up on COVID Policy Issues
Next Phase Begins for Shuttered Venue Operators Grants; Threats to Shorten Employee Retention Tax Credit as Access Improves; Webinar Ahead: U.S. Visas and COVID-19 Travel Restrictions; How to Play Your Part this Month
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April 16, 2021
Latest News on Shuttered Venue Operators Grants following White House Meeting
Until further notice, the Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to pause the implementation of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG) application portal as the agency fixes technology problems and revises the accompanying grant guidance.
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January 22, 2021
At a Glance: Visa and Tax Policies for Foreign Guest Artists
The League is a global leader in helping artists - and the organizations that present them - as they navigate the U.S. visa process and tax withholding requirements. In a coordinated effort with other national performing arts organizations, orchestras are working with the White House, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), State Department, Treasury, and Congress to urge ongoing improvements to the visa process and tax procedures.
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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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August 6, 2020
U.S. House Recommends NEA and Arts Education Increases for FY21
Last month, the Appropriations Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives advanced all twelve of its funding bills for FY21, followed shortly by passage by the full House of a package containing nearly all of them.
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January 22, 2021
At a Glance: International Cultural Exchange
The U.S. State Department encourages links among cultural organizations and communities around the world by providing grant opportunities for cultural exchange and promoting cultural diplomacy.
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June 16, 2021
Conference 2021: Making the Case for Support in 2021
As orchestras emerge from the pandemic with changed approaches to artistry, community, and workplaces, the case for support will also change as funders, government leaders, and donors reassess their priorities. Join a panel conversation that explores opportunities to examine how to make the case in new ways, to new audiences, and with a fresh awareness of what resonates most in the post-pandemic environment.