This is a rapidly changing situation, and recommended actions may be highly-specific to your location. Check your state and local health agencies for guidance specific to your location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 Federal Assistance<\/a><\/h3>\n \n \n Community by community, the impact of COVID-19 is variable and rapidly changing. The League of American Orchestras has been a leading voice as orchestras join advocates in the arts and nonprofit sectors nationwide seeking federal relief that will protect their substantial workforce and safeguard their essential service to communities in the wake of unprecedented closures …\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n<\/svg>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n League Offers Individualized Technical Assistance from Qualified Legal Experts on COVID-19 Federal Relief<\/a><\/h3>\n \n \n The League of American Orchestras is pleased to announce the availability of individualized technical assistance on the COVID-19 federal relief opportunities from qualified legal experts from the Pryor Cashman law firm. Consultations on the banking, employment, and tax aspects of federal relief of up to one hour are available for League member orchestras in good standing.\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n<\/svg>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a>Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n Coronavirus Safety Protocols<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience Engagement<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n Orchestra Research Partnerships<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19 BoardSource Governance Resources<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n Fundraising and Marketing During the Pandemic<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n International Artists and Travel by Orchestras<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n Streaming and Online Learning Events<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a>Research and Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn\n <\/span> \n \n |<\/span><\/span>\n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n Health and Safety Policies and Planning Survey Report, September 2021<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn\n <\/span> \n \n |<\/span><\/span>\n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n The League’s COVID-19 Impact Survey<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n External COVID-19 Research and Reports<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n Gathering Again: Business Continuity and Infectious Disease Planning for Events<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Other Resources<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n League 360 Member Discussion Group<\/h3>\n The League has created a dedicated discussion group on its League360 platform for members to exchange questions and information regarding the coronavirus outbreak.<\/p>\n \n \n Sign Up Here<\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n State and Territorial Health Department Websites<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n <\/p>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n \n Directory of Local Health Departments<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n <\/p>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n \n Executive 1:1 Consultations<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n To complement peer group calls among our members, the League has assembled a group of experienced leaders from a variety of types and sizes of orchestras to be available to executive directors of member orchestras for 1 on 1 consultations. These leaders, who have volunteered to help and have worked through crises before, are eager to support others in any aspect of leading an orchestra through the challenges of the pandemic. Please find details in a message from Jesse Rosen, President and CEO of the League, in your League360 discussion group. <\/p>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a>COVID-19 News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n November 12, 2021<\/p>\n \n Major Policy Developments, International Travel Resumes, and Latest SVOG News<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n In This Issue: Employee Retention Tax Credit Curtailed as Infrastructure Bill Passes; New Action Ahead on Shuttered Venue Operators Grants; The Latest on COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Requirements; COVID-19 Travel Bans Lifted: New Policies in Place for International Air Travel; Speak Up Now to Preserve New Charitable Giving Incentives!\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n Advocacy<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n October 8, 2021<\/p>\n \n Agency Nominations, Policy Updates, and More<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n In This Issue: Still Time to Act on Arts and Recovery, Reminder! New Charitable Giving Incentives Encourage Donors to Give More, Shuttered Venue Operators Grants: Reporting Requirements Coming Soon, International Guest Artists Experiencing Visa Delays and Complications, Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson Nominated to Lead National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Education Legislation Nears Introduction, October is National Arts and Humanities Month\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n September 20, 2021<\/p>\n \n Fall Brings Important Policy News and Opportunities<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n In This Issue: Act Now: Arts and Recovery; Shuttered Venues Grants Enter Supplemental Phase; U.S. to Lift International Travel Restrictions in Early November\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n Active Policy Campaigns<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n August 30, 2021<\/p>\n \n Arts and Recovery: Contact Congress Today<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n Your voice has made a real difference as Congress shapes relief and recovery resources, and it's time to be heard once again! In the coming weeks, Congress will finalize the contents of massive legislative vehicles intended to build the nation's infrastructure and provide resources to support recovery amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation is being called a once-in-a-generation investment in U.S. infrastructure and growth.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n August 12, 2021<\/p>\n \n Summer Action Heats Up on COVID Policy Issues<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n 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\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 28, 2021<\/p>\n \n SBA Begins Shuttered Venue Grant Award Announcements<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n On May 26, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) posted a new set of Frequently Asked Questions for Awardees approved for a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), as grant notifications for the first award recipients for this critical form of COVID-19 relief are issued this week. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 24, 2021<\/p>\n \n Shuttered Venue Operator Updates<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n 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.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 13, 2021<\/p>\n \n Spring Into Action! Catch Up on Latest COVID-19 Relief Updates and Opportunities, International Mobility, and Charitable Giving Bills<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n American Rescue Plan: State and Local Funding in Motion; Latest Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Updates; International Mobility: Visas and Travel with Instruments; Charitable Giving Provisions Introduced in Congress\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 11, 2021<\/p>\n \n Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Updates<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n 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.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n
\n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n League Offers Individualized Technical Assistance from Qualified Legal Experts on COVID-19 Federal Relief<\/a><\/h3>\n \n \n The League of American Orchestras is pleased to announce the availability of individualized technical assistance on the COVID-19 federal relief opportunities from qualified legal experts from the Pryor Cashman law firm. Consultations on the banking, employment, and tax aspects of federal relief of up to one hour are available for League member orchestras in good standing.\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n<\/svg>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a>Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n Coronavirus Safety Protocols<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience Engagement<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n Orchestra Research Partnerships<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19 BoardSource Governance Resources<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n Fundraising and Marketing During the Pandemic<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n International Artists and Travel by Orchestras<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n Streaming and Online Learning Events<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a>Research and Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn\n <\/span> \n \n |<\/span><\/span>\n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n Health and Safety Policies and Planning Survey Report, September 2021<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn\n <\/span> \n \n |<\/span><\/span>\n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n The League’s COVID-19 Impact Survey<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n External COVID-19 Research and Reports<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n \n \n \n Gathering Again: Business Continuity and Infectious Disease Planning for Events<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Other Resources<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n League 360 Member Discussion Group<\/h3>\n The League has created a dedicated discussion group on its League360 platform for members to exchange questions and information regarding the coronavirus outbreak.<\/p>\n \n \n Sign Up Here<\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n State and Territorial Health Department Websites<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n <\/p>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n \n Directory of Local Health Departments<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n <\/p>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n \n Executive 1:1 Consultations<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n To complement peer group calls among our members, the League has assembled a group of experienced leaders from a variety of types and sizes of orchestras to be available to executive directors of member orchestras for 1 on 1 consultations. These leaders, who have volunteered to help and have worked through crises before, are eager to support others in any aspect of leading an orchestra through the challenges of the pandemic. Please find details in a message from Jesse Rosen, President and CEO of the League, in your League360 discussion group. <\/p>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a>COVID-19 News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n November 12, 2021<\/p>\n \n Major Policy Developments, International Travel Resumes, and Latest SVOG News<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n In This Issue: Employee Retention Tax Credit Curtailed as Infrastructure Bill Passes; New Action Ahead on Shuttered Venue Operators Grants; The Latest on COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Requirements; COVID-19 Travel Bans Lifted: New Policies in Place for International Air Travel; Speak Up Now to Preserve New Charitable Giving Incentives!\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n Advocacy<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n October 8, 2021<\/p>\n \n Agency Nominations, Policy Updates, and More<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n In This Issue: Still Time to Act on Arts and Recovery, Reminder! New Charitable Giving Incentives Encourage Donors to Give More, Shuttered Venue Operators Grants: Reporting Requirements Coming Soon, International Guest Artists Experiencing Visa Delays and Complications, Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson Nominated to Lead National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Education Legislation Nears Introduction, October is National Arts and Humanities Month\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n September 20, 2021<\/p>\n \n Fall Brings Important Policy News and Opportunities<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n In This Issue: Act Now: Arts and Recovery; Shuttered Venues Grants Enter Supplemental Phase; U.S. to Lift International Travel Restrictions in Early November\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n Active Policy Campaigns<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n August 30, 2021<\/p>\n \n Arts and Recovery: Contact Congress Today<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n Your voice has made a real difference as Congress shapes relief and recovery resources, and it's time to be heard once again! In the coming weeks, Congress will finalize the contents of massive legislative vehicles intended to build the nation's infrastructure and provide resources to support recovery amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation is being called a once-in-a-generation investment in U.S. infrastructure and growth.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n August 12, 2021<\/p>\n \n Summer Action Heats Up on COVID Policy Issues<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n 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\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 28, 2021<\/p>\n \n SBA Begins Shuttered Venue Grant Award Announcements<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n On May 26, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) posted a new set of Frequently Asked Questions for Awardees approved for a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), as grant notifications for the first award recipients for this critical form of COVID-19 relief are issued this week. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 24, 2021<\/p>\n \n Shuttered Venue Operator Updates<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n 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.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 13, 2021<\/p>\n \n Spring Into Action! Catch Up on Latest COVID-19 Relief Updates and Opportunities, International Mobility, and Charitable Giving Bills<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n American Rescue Plan: State and Local Funding in Motion; Latest Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Updates; International Mobility: Visas and Travel with Instruments; Charitable Giving Provisions Introduced in Congress\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 11, 2021<\/p>\n \n Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Updates<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n 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.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n
The League has created a dedicated discussion group on its League360 platform for members to exchange questions and information regarding the coronavirus outbreak.<\/p>\n \n
<\/p>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n \n Directory of Local Health Departments<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n <\/p>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n \n Executive 1:1 Consultations<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n To complement peer group calls among our members, the League has assembled a group of experienced leaders from a variety of types and sizes of orchestras to be available to executive directors of member orchestras for 1 on 1 consultations. These leaders, who have volunteered to help and have worked through crises before, are eager to support others in any aspect of leading an orchestra through the challenges of the pandemic. Please find details in a message from Jesse Rosen, President and CEO of the League, in your League360 discussion group. <\/p>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a>COVID-19 News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n November 12, 2021<\/p>\n \n Major Policy Developments, International Travel Resumes, and Latest SVOG News<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n In This Issue: Employee Retention Tax Credit Curtailed as Infrastructure Bill Passes; New Action Ahead on Shuttered Venue Operators Grants; The Latest on COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Requirements; COVID-19 Travel Bans Lifted: New Policies in Place for International Air Travel; Speak Up Now to Preserve New Charitable Giving Incentives!\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n Advocacy<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n October 8, 2021<\/p>\n \n Agency Nominations, Policy Updates, and More<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n In This Issue: Still Time to Act on Arts and Recovery, Reminder! New Charitable Giving Incentives Encourage Donors to Give More, Shuttered Venue Operators Grants: Reporting Requirements Coming Soon, International Guest Artists Experiencing Visa Delays and Complications, Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson Nominated to Lead National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Education Legislation Nears Introduction, October is National Arts and Humanities Month\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n September 20, 2021<\/p>\n \n Fall Brings Important Policy News and Opportunities<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n In This Issue: Act Now: Arts and Recovery; Shuttered Venues Grants Enter Supplemental Phase; U.S. to Lift International Travel Restrictions in Early November\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n Active Policy Campaigns<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n August 30, 2021<\/p>\n \n Arts and Recovery: Contact Congress Today<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n Your voice has made a real difference as Congress shapes relief and recovery resources, and it's time to be heard once again! In the coming weeks, Congress will finalize the contents of massive legislative vehicles intended to build the nation's infrastructure and provide resources to support recovery amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation is being called a once-in-a-generation investment in U.S. infrastructure and growth.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n August 12, 2021<\/p>\n \n Summer Action Heats Up on COVID Policy Issues<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n 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\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 28, 2021<\/p>\n \n SBA Begins Shuttered Venue Grant Award Announcements<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n On May 26, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) posted a new set of Frequently Asked Questions for Awardees approved for a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), as grant notifications for the first award recipients for this critical form of COVID-19 relief are issued this week. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 24, 2021<\/p>\n \n Shuttered Venue Operator Updates<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n 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.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 13, 2021<\/p>\n \n Spring Into Action! Catch Up on Latest COVID-19 Relief Updates and Opportunities, International Mobility, and Charitable Giving Bills<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n American Rescue Plan: State and Local Funding in Motion; Latest Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Updates; International Mobility: Visas and Travel with Instruments; Charitable Giving Provisions Introduced in Congress\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 11, 2021<\/p>\n \n Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Updates<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n 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.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n
<\/p>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n \n Executive 1:1 Consultations<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n To complement peer group calls among our members, the League has assembled a group of experienced leaders from a variety of types and sizes of orchestras to be available to executive directors of member orchestras for 1 on 1 consultations. These leaders, who have volunteered to help and have worked through crises before, are eager to support others in any aspect of leading an orchestra through the challenges of the pandemic. Please find details in a message from Jesse Rosen, President and CEO of the League, in your League360 discussion group. <\/p>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a>COVID-19 News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n November 12, 2021<\/p>\n \n Major Policy Developments, International Travel Resumes, and Latest SVOG News<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n In This Issue: Employee Retention Tax Credit Curtailed as Infrastructure Bill Passes; New Action Ahead on Shuttered Venue Operators Grants; The Latest on COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Requirements; COVID-19 Travel Bans Lifted: New Policies in Place for International Air Travel; Speak Up Now to Preserve New Charitable Giving Incentives!\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n Advocacy<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n October 8, 2021<\/p>\n \n Agency Nominations, Policy Updates, and More<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n In This Issue: Still Time to Act on Arts and Recovery, Reminder! New Charitable Giving Incentives Encourage Donors to Give More, Shuttered Venue Operators Grants: Reporting Requirements Coming Soon, International Guest Artists Experiencing Visa Delays and Complications, Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson Nominated to Lead National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Education Legislation Nears Introduction, October is National Arts and Humanities Month\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n September 20, 2021<\/p>\n \n Fall Brings Important Policy News and Opportunities<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n In This Issue: Act Now: Arts and Recovery; Shuttered Venues Grants Enter Supplemental Phase; U.S. to Lift International Travel Restrictions in Early November\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n Active Policy Campaigns<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n August 30, 2021<\/p>\n \n Arts and Recovery: Contact Congress Today<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n Your voice has made a real difference as Congress shapes relief and recovery resources, and it's time to be heard once again! In the coming weeks, Congress will finalize the contents of massive legislative vehicles intended to build the nation's infrastructure and provide resources to support recovery amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation is being called a once-in-a-generation investment in U.S. infrastructure and growth.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n August 12, 2021<\/p>\n \n Summer Action Heats Up on COVID Policy Issues<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n 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\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 28, 2021<\/p>\n \n SBA Begins Shuttered Venue Grant Award Announcements<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n On May 26, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) posted a new set of Frequently Asked Questions for Awardees approved for a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), as grant notifications for the first award recipients for this critical form of COVID-19 relief are issued this week. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 24, 2021<\/p>\n \n Shuttered Venue Operator Updates<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n 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.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 13, 2021<\/p>\n \n Spring Into Action! Catch Up on Latest COVID-19 Relief Updates and Opportunities, International Mobility, and Charitable Giving Bills<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n American Rescue Plan: State and Local Funding in Motion; Latest Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Updates; International Mobility: Visas and Travel with Instruments; Charitable Giving Provisions Introduced in Congress\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 11, 2021<\/p>\n \n Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Updates<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n 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.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n
To complement peer group calls among our members, the League has assembled a group of experienced leaders from a variety of types and sizes of orchestras to be available to executive directors of member orchestras for 1 on 1 consultations. These leaders, who have volunteered to help and have worked through crises before, are eager to support others in any aspect of leading an orchestra through the challenges of the pandemic. Please find details in a message from Jesse Rosen, President and CEO of the League, in your League360 discussion group. <\/p>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a>COVID-19 News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n November 12, 2021<\/p>\n \n Major Policy Developments, International Travel Resumes, and Latest SVOG News<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n In This Issue: Employee Retention Tax Credit Curtailed as Infrastructure Bill Passes; New Action Ahead on Shuttered Venue Operators Grants; The Latest on COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Requirements; COVID-19 Travel Bans Lifted: New Policies in Place for International Air Travel; Speak Up Now to Preserve New Charitable Giving Incentives!\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n Advocacy<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n October 8, 2021<\/p>\n \n Agency Nominations, Policy Updates, and More<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n In This Issue: Still Time to Act on Arts and Recovery, Reminder! New Charitable Giving Incentives Encourage Donors to Give More, Shuttered Venue Operators Grants: Reporting Requirements Coming Soon, International Guest Artists Experiencing Visa Delays and Complications, Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson Nominated to Lead National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Education Legislation Nears Introduction, October is National Arts and Humanities Month\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n September 20, 2021<\/p>\n \n Fall Brings Important Policy News and Opportunities<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n In This Issue: Act Now: Arts and Recovery; Shuttered Venues Grants Enter Supplemental Phase; U.S. to Lift International Travel Restrictions in Early November\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n Active Policy Campaigns<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n August 30, 2021<\/p>\n \n Arts and Recovery: Contact Congress Today<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n Your voice has made a real difference as Congress shapes relief and recovery resources, and it's time to be heard once again! In the coming weeks, Congress will finalize the contents of massive legislative vehicles intended to build the nation's infrastructure and provide resources to support recovery amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation is being called a once-in-a-generation investment in U.S. infrastructure and growth.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n August 12, 2021<\/p>\n \n Summer Action Heats Up on COVID Policy Issues<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n 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\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 28, 2021<\/p>\n \n SBA Begins Shuttered Venue Grant Award Announcements<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n On May 26, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) posted a new set of Frequently Asked Questions for Awardees approved for a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), as grant notifications for the first award recipients for this critical form of COVID-19 relief are issued this week. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 24, 2021<\/p>\n \n Shuttered Venue Operator Updates<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n 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.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 13, 2021<\/p>\n \n Spring Into Action! Catch Up on Latest COVID-19 Relief Updates and Opportunities, International Mobility, and Charitable Giving Bills<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n American Rescue Plan: State and Local Funding in Motion; Latest Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Updates; International Mobility: Visas and Travel with Instruments; Charitable Giving Provisions Introduced in Congress\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n \n COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n May 11, 2021<\/p>\n \n Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Updates<\/a><\/h2>\n\n \n 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.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n \n \n
COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n
November 12, 2021<\/p>\n \n
\n In This Issue: Employee Retention Tax Credit Curtailed as Infrastructure Bill Passes; New Action Ahead on Shuttered Venue Operators Grants; The Latest on COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Requirements; COVID-19 Travel Bans Lifted: New Policies in Place for International Air Travel; Speak Up Now to Preserve New Charitable Giving Incentives!\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
Advocacy<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n
October 8, 2021<\/p>\n \n
\n In This Issue: Still Time to Act on Arts and Recovery, Reminder! New Charitable Giving Incentives Encourage Donors to Give More, Shuttered Venue Operators Grants: Reporting Requirements Coming Soon, International Guest Artists Experiencing Visa Delays and Complications, Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson Nominated to Lead National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Education Legislation Nears Introduction, October is National Arts and Humanities Month\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
September 20, 2021<\/p>\n \n
\n In This Issue: Act Now: Arts and Recovery; Shuttered Venues Grants Enter Supplemental Phase; U.S. to Lift International Travel Restrictions in Early November\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
Active Policy Campaigns<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n
August 30, 2021<\/p>\n \n
\n Your voice has made a real difference as Congress shapes relief and recovery resources, and it's time to be heard once again! In the coming weeks, Congress will finalize the contents of massive legislative vehicles intended to build the nation's infrastructure and provide resources to support recovery amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation is being called a once-in-a-generation investment in U.S. infrastructure and growth.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
August 12, 2021<\/p>\n \n
\n 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\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
May 28, 2021<\/p>\n \n
\n On May 26, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) posted a new set of Frequently Asked Questions for Awardees approved for a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), as grant notifications for the first award recipients for this critical form of COVID-19 relief are issued this week. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
May 24, 2021<\/p>\n \n
\n 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.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
May 13, 2021<\/p>\n \n
\n American Rescue Plan: State and Local Funding in Motion; Latest Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Updates; International Mobility: Visas and Travel with Instruments; Charitable Giving Provisions Introduced in Congress\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
May 11, 2021<\/p>\n \n
\n 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.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n