ARPA FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR LIVE EVENT SUPPORT, INCLUDING DJs, MCs, & MUSICIANS

FUNDING AVAILABLE
FOR LIVE EVENT SUPPORT
INCLUDING DJs, MCs, & MUSICIANS

The Lowdown: The Oregon Legislature has designated $10 million in ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds to Business Oregon to distribute to businesses and contractors (including performing musicians) who were impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. This grant is open to applicants who demonstrate at least $10,000 in live performance losses due to the pandemic.

Important: Applications are open until August 30 at NOON. Guidelines are here. You can apply here. (Note: You must create a Business Oregon account to apply.)

Who can apply: Include, but are not limited to:

• Event Planners, Designers, and Talent Buyers
• Event Sound, Video, Lighting, Rigging, and Staging Providers
• Event Supply Rental Companies
• Event Catering Providers
• Event Scenic, Décor and Floral Vendors
• Theatrical Services and Equipment Rental Providers
• Specialty Entertainers such as DJs, MCs, Costumed Characters, Actors, Musicians, Musical Groups, Auctioneers, and other special event-specific talents
• Specialized Event Services and Vendors such as Event Security, VIP Toilets, Photobooths, Portable Gaming, Amusement Providers, and Event Transportation Providers, Ticket Agencies, etc.
• Wedding-Specific Services and Vendors such as Stylists and Makeup Artists, Photographers and Videographers, Planners and Coordinators, etc.

Questions? See these FAQs.