100+ Music Venues Receive Michigan Stages Survival Grant

While the doors to hundreds of performance venues have remained closed as a result of the ongoing pandemic, both globally and here in the Fresh Coast State, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has announced more than $3.4 Million in awards to 101 live music and entertainment venues in the State of Michigan.

The Michigan Stages Survival Grant Program, approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund in January 2021, provided a total of $3.5 million in one-time grants of up to $40,000 to eligible entertainment venues throughout Michigan. The funds were to be used for working capital to support payroll expenses, rent, mortgage payments, utility expenses, or costs related to reopening a business.

A total of 392 applications were received for this funding with 101 grants across 30 counties being awarded. MIVPA was responsible for accepting, reviewing and approving applications, with MEDC distributing the grant funds based on the recommendation of the MIVPA.

For a full list of grant awardees, click here: https://www.michiganbusiness.org/493d60/globalassets/documents/covid19/stages-grants.pdf