(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship Chair Ben Cardin (D-Md.) today issued a statement after the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) Program reached a new milestone of successfully awarding more than $7.5 billion to more than 10,000 venues, including more than $130 million to more than 120 venues in Maryland.
“I am grateful that live venues and cultural institutions in Maryland and nationwide are beginning to receive the aid they need to survive the COVID-19 pandemic and recover from the worst economic crisis in nearly 100 years,” Cardin said. “I have already heard from many venue operators across Maryland who intend to use their SVOG funds to catch up on bills, quickly rehire staff, and prepare for reopening. Last year life changed for all of us, practically overnight, so I am looking forward to the return of winding box office lines and lit-up marquees in the months ahead as our communities continue to recover from COVID-19.”
SBA’s announcement comes on the heels of a press conference hosted by Cardin and Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.) yesterday on the front steps of the Baltimore Center Stage, where the Members were joined by Baltimore venue operators who have received SVOG awards and promised continued support for businesses struggling to get back on their feet.
Congress created SVOG in the bipartisan Economic Aid Act passed in December, which also appropriated $15 billion to the program. An additional $1.25 billion in funding for the program was included in President Joe Biden’s historic American Rescue Plan.
SVOG provides grants of up to $10 million to live venue operators and promotors, theatrical producers, live performing arts organizations, museums, independent movie theaters, and talent representatives that can demonstrate a revenue loss of at least 25 percent due to the pandemic. Grant awards are for an amount equal to 45% of the recipient organization’s 2019 gross earned revenue, up to $10 million.
A list of Maryland SVOG award recipients, broken down by county, follows:
Name of Venue |
City |
Grant Amount |
Allegany County |
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Cumberland Summer Theatre, Inc - SVOG |
Cumberland |
$ 96,615.00 |
Tri-State Community Concert Association - SVOG |
Cumberland |
$ 46,850.00 |
Mountain City Center for the Arts, LLC - SVOG |
Frostburg |
$ 45,119.00 |
Country Club Cinemas, Inc. - SVOG |
LaVale |
$ 914,214.42 |
Anne Arundel County |
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Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts Inc - SVOG |
Annapolis |
$ 429,814.10 |
International Renaissance Festival, Ltd. - SVOG |
Annapolis |
$ 1,737,122.85 |
Children's Theatre of Annapolis - SVOG |
Annapolis |
$ 101,136.59 |
The Annapolis Chorale - SVOG |
Annapolis |
$ 91,547.25 |
Annapolis Opera Inc - SVOG |
Annapolis |
$ 82,840.42 |
XPEDITION LLC - SVOG |
Annapolis |
$ 13,901.52 |
Rams Head Promotions of Key West LLC - SVOG |
Annapolis |
$ 1,280,807.88 |
WM Enterprises Inc - SVOG |
Annapolis |
$ 3,695,815.80 |
Ballet Theatre of Maryland Inc - SVOG |
Annapolis |
$ 156,751.96 |
National Artists Corporation - SVOG |
Annapolis |
$ 2,309,574.09 |
Annapolis Shakespeare Company, Inc. - SVOG |
Annapolis |
$ 187,935.30 |
Marley Station Movies Inc. - SVOG |
Glen Burnie |
$ 942,887.70 |
Sun Valley Movies , Inc. - SVOG |
Glen Burnie |
$ 395,381.25 |
Advanced Entertainment Services, Inc. - SVOG |
Hanover |
$ 575,165.40 |
MOONRISE, LLC - SVOG |
Linthicum Heights |
$ 3,059,223.30 |
Steez Promo Events, LLC - SVOG |
Linthicum Heights |
$ 1,352,219.63 |
Baltimore City |
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Theatrical Entertainment Inc. - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 1,044,158.40 |
Lounge KC LLC - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 1,112,486.10 |
Maryland Academy of Sciences - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 1,365,678.20 |
The Producers Club of Maryland, Inc. - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 84,864.80 |
Dapper Appetite LLC - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 29,579.94 |
Baltimore Improv Group - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 122,335.00 |
ArtsCentric, Inc. - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 50,198.85 |
York Road Cinema, LLC - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 704,064.63 |
Noise & Nexus Bookings, LLC - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 90,375.00 |
Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre, Inc - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 20,732.88 |
Therres Starleigh Entertainment - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 85,466.03 |
Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, Inc. - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 12,876.75 |
Le Mondo - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 17,411.31 |
Iron Crow Theatre - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 17,243.17 |
Baltimore Management Agency LLC - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 146,000.00 |
Creative Alliance, Inc. - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 143,860.90 |
Baltimore Rock Opera Society, Inc. - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 34,276.70 |
Center Stage Associates, Inc. - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 708,566.35 |
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Inc. - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 1,520,275.75 |
Baltimore Museum of Industry, Inc. - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 324,071.75 |
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 323,613.50 |
Iguana Cantina, LLC dba Baltimore Soundstage - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 1,801,220.60 |
Baltimore Theatre Project, Inc. - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 60,418.68 |
Baltimore Comedy Factory LLC - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 1,931,134.95 |
National Aquarium, Inc. - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 10,000,000.00 |
Engineered Fear, LLC - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 74,054.15 |
Baltimore Concert Opera - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 46,252.17 |
The Everyman Theatre, Inc. - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 656,991.05 |
Consensual Reality, LLC - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 364,986.90 |
RE Entertainment LLC - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 573,318.90 |
Hippodrome Foundation, Inc. - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 217,706.85 |
Lyric Foundation, Inc. - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 3,440,556.45 |
Baltimore Movies, Inc. - SVOG |
Baltimore |
$ 729,850.05 |
Musical Encounters Inc - SVOG |
Brooklyn |
$ 64,467.85 |
Baltimore County |
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LYRICA CLASSIC ENTERTAINMENT INC. - SVOG |
Rosedale |
$ 9,304.39 |
Multi-Cinemas Corporation, NC - SVOG |
Reisterstown |
$ 1,217,974.05 |
Hanover Theater Partners LP - SVOG |
Reisterstown |
$ 1,674,283.50 |
Upfront Inc - SVOG |
Pikesville |
$ 2,087,113.90 |
Next Act Entertainment, Inc - SVOG |
Pikesville |
$ 271,161.55 |
TMD Inc. - SVOG |
Owings Mills |
$ 564,726.05 |
Drew & Sons LLC - SVOG |
Middle River |
$ 4,500.00 |
Arts On Stage, LTD - SVOG |
Lutherville |
$ 128,798.87 |
Carroll County |
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Patapsco Valley Chapter of SPEBSQSA - SVOG |
Finksburg |
$ 10,221.75 |
Cecil County |
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Plumpton Park Zoological Gardens, Inc. - SVOG |
Rising Sun |
$ 308,103.80 |
Street Lamp Productions, LLC. - SVOG |
Rising Sun |
$ 45,019.67 |
Charles County |
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Port Tobacco PLayers - SVOG |
La Plata |
$ 132,705.69 |
Frederick County |
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New Spire Arts, Inc. - SVOG |
Frederick |
$ 65,838.60 |
Endangered Species Theatre Project - SVOG |
Frederick |
$ 34,715.81 |
D.C. CONCERT MINISTRIES, INC. - SVOG |
Frederick |
$ 15,656.85 |
Walther Productions Inc. DBA All Good Presents - SVOG |
Frederick |
$ 1,208,557.33 |
Frederick Arts Council - SVOG |
Frederick |
$ 48,849.75 |
Maryland Ensemble Theatre, Inc - SVOG |
Frederick |
$ 289,281.63 |
Kiska Corporate Enterprises, Inc. - SVOG |
Walkersville |
$ 141,322.05 |
Harford County |
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Fallston Movies Inc. - SVOG |
Fallston |
$ 1,504,715.85 |
Howard County |
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Columbia Festival, Inc. - SVOG |
Columbia |
$ 26,314.18 |
Networks Presentations LLC - SVOG |
Columbia |
$ 2,653,175.36 |
Candlelight Concert Society, Inc. - SVOG |
Columbia |
$ 22,486.64 |
Bromley Productions, LLC - SVOG |
Columbia |
$ 39,333.80 |
The Band's Visit National Tour LLC - SVOG |
Columbia |
$ 9,066,011.41 |
Waitress Touring LLC - SVOG |
Columbia |
$ 9,781,407.88 |
Fiddler Touring LLC - SVOG |
Columbia |
$ 9,893,728.45 |
Columbia Orchestra of Howard County, Inc - SVOG |
Ellicott city |
$ 58,728.60 |
Truflow Hub - SVOG |
Ellicott City |
$ 7,000.00 |
Kent County |
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OuterArts Maryland, Inc. - SVOG |
Chestertown |
$ 17,457.00 |
Mountgomery County |
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Round House Theatre, Inc. - SVOG |
Bethesda |
$ 556,072.74 |
Imagination Stage, Inc. - SVOG |
Bethesda |
$ 685,229.25 |
It's My Venue, LLC - SVOG |
Bethesda |
$ 10,000,000.00 |
It's My Amphitheater, Inc. dba Merriweather Post Pavilion - SVOG |
Bethesda |
$ 10,000,000.00 |
Gold Coast Theaters LLC - SVOG |
Bethesda |
$ 292,193.10 |
The International Association of Blacks in Dance - SVOG |
Silver Spring |
$ 226,287.07 |
Edward Yohannes - SVOG |
Silver Spring |
$ 41,348.00 |
FS Holdings LLC - SVOG |
Silver Spring |
$ 210,268.80 |
Theatre Consortium Of Silver Spring, Inc., The - SVOG |
Silver Spring |
$ 39,900.48 |
FALUN DAFA ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON DC, INC. - SVOG |
Silver Spring |
$ 2,011,970.70 |
Edward Arrendell DBA The Management Ark - SVOG |
Silver Spring |
$ 248,926.50 |
Tarpeh Entertainment Group Live - SVOG |
Silver Spring |
$ 137,366.55 |
Adventure Theatre Inc - SVOG |
Glen Echo |
$ 523,961.00 |
Washington Revels, Inc. - SVOG |
Glen Echo |
$ 112,712.73 |
National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale of Montgomery County Inc. - SVOG |
North Bethesda |
$ 218,012.00 |
The Strathmore Hall Foundation, Inc. - SVOG |
North Bethesda |
$ 2,962,133.84 |
MLT Productions Inc - SVOG |
Germantown |
$ 12,565.00 |
Germantown Cultural Arts Center Inc. - SVOG |
Germantown |
$ 258,215.95 |
Stage Right Entertainment - SVOG |
Germantown |
$ 79,786.27 |
Mussel Bar & Grille Baltimore LLC - SVOG |
Kensington |
$ 896,807.75 |
Badlands, LLC - SVOG |
Rockville |
$ 695,394.61 |
Exhibit Attractions, LLC d/b/a The Magic Duel - SVOG |
Rockville |
$ 49,710.60 |
Olney Theatre Corporation - SVOG |
Olney |
$ 1,365,313.00 |
Cruisingagents.com Inc. - SVOG |
North Potomac |
$ 503,896.55 |
Prince George's County |
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Pyroxotic LLC - SVOG |
Bowie |
$ 21,638.22 |
House of Music Education, Inc - SVOG |
Bowie |
$ 34,400.00 |
Brandywine Ops LLC - SVOG |
Brandywine |
$ 2,693,258.55 |
University of Maryland College Park - Clarice Smith Performing Arts Ce - SVOG |
College Park |
$ 406,033.00 |
Friends of Greenbelt Theatre - SVOG |
Greenbelt |
$ 100,030.82 |
DandT Entertainment - SVOG |
Greenbelt |
$ 15,694.40 |
Prince George's Cultural Arts Foundation - SVOG |
Mitchellville |
$ 88,296.75 |
Relentless Management Group LLC - SVOG |
Hyattsville |
$ 479,506.53 |
MHSC6 LLC - SVOG |
Temple Hills |
$ 947,464.20 |
Bobby McKey's LLC - SVOG |
Oxon Hill |
$ 1,626,572.77 |
Talbot County |
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Chesapeake Film Festival, Inc. - SVOG |
Easton |
$ 28,300.56 |
Avalon Foundation, Inc. (The) - SVOG |
Easton |
$ 465,764.87 |
Oxford Community Center, Inc - SVOG |
Oxford |
$ 81,963.65 |
Washington County |
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Have A Bowl, LLC - SVOG |
Hagerstown |
$ 317,517.58 |
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Inc. - SVOG |
Hagerstown |
$ 75,011.28 |
Mack's Theatricals, LLC - SVOG |
Hagerstown |
$ 181,920.35 |
The Maryland Theatre Association, Inc. - SVOG |
Hagerstown |
$ 682,833.36 |
It's My Theatre LLC - SVOG |
Washington |
$ 2,481,226.20 |
Worchester County |
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Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum, Inc - SVOG |
Pocomoke City |
$ 16,597.63 |
Total: |
$ 129,634,615.69 |