Eligible businesses for the Supporting Businesses Program include, Audio & Visual, Event Equipment Rental, Photographer, Event Planners, Trade Show or Event Staffing Services, Event Production Companies, Talent Booking Agency, Tour Companies (bus, boat, walking tours), Performance Art Companies (dance companies, theatre groups), Performing Artists, Event Promoters, and Recreational Sports Leagues. The funds will support general operational expenses (rent/mortgage, payroll, insurance, District taxes and fees, equipment leasing and purchasing, and/or utilities) and COVID-19 related supplies and preparation.

How to Apply?

The application for the Entertainment Bridge Fund - Supporting Businesses Program opened on Monday, January 11, 2021 and will close on Friday January 22, 2021 at 5 pm.

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For More Information

For more information on the Entertainment Bridge Fund Supporting Businesses Program and how you can prepare to apply, please review:

• Get Entertainment Bridge Fund - Supporting Businesses Program Ready Checklist

• Entertainment Bridge Fund - Supporting Businesses Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For all other inquiries related to the Entertainment Bridge Fund, please contact entertainmentbridgefund@dc.gov.

View information sessions for those interested in applying to the Entertainment Bridge Fund – Supporting Businesses Program:

• Information Session Presentation