Governor Launches COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant Program
Saturday, September 5th, 2020 -- 7:28 AM
The governor’s office launched a $5 million grant program Thursday aimed at assisting cultural organizations who were economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.Gov. Tony Evers said the COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant Program will provide grants of up to $250,000 to cover pandemic related costs. According to a news release, this would include lost revenue, increased workers compensation costs and purchases of services or equipment to facilitate teleworking by employees. The grants may also cover the cost of cleaning and sanitation.
The effort is funded through the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars and administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. The grant application is due by 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 and more information is available on the DOA website.
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