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OVERVIEW
The Virginia Beach City Council recognizes that arts and cultural non-profit organizations play integral roles in the vibrancy and economic well-being of our city. and has directed a portion of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to establish a Virginia Beach COVID-19 Arts & Cultural Relief Grant Program. This program provides grant assistance to qualified arts and cultural 501(c)3 non-profit organizations for immediate financial relief for unforeseen expenses due to the global health emergency.
ELIGIBLE REIMBURSIBLE EXPENSES
As defined in the CARES Act, grant funding must only be used for reimbursement of eligible expenses related to business interruptions the applicant experienced due to COVID-19. Expenses must have been incurred and paid between March 1, 2020 and November 15, 2020. Eligible expenses may include:
Eligible expenses due to COVID-19 related business interruptions may include:
GRANT CONDITIONS
EXPENSES INELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Non-profit organizations eligible to apply must meet the following conditions:
Organizations ineligible to apply:
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
In addition to the completed application, the following attachments are required in order to be considered:
APPLICATION PROCESS
Contact Name
Address
Organization Type
Please list the expenses that you wish to apply to this grant funding. Please provide receipt documentation for each. Be sure to review the list of eligible expenses prior to completing. Examples include: rent, PPE purchases, building modifications, technology to provide services or remote working, other unanticipated expenditures related to COVID-19. You must be able to provide documentation.
Upload Receipt(s) MAX 10 FILES
Additional File(s) Upload
Please be sure to upload the following documents:
Organization Documents MAX 10 FILES
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