The Washington State Department of Commerce has announced March 29 as the target date for launching its next round of business grants. Visit www.commercegrants.com to:
- Learn if you qualify – priorities for funding include businesses required to close, businesses with lost revenue as a result of closure, businesses with added expenses to maintain safe operations, and equitable distribution of grant funds across the state and to businesses owned and operated by historically disadvantaged individuals.
- Preview required documentation – all the usual items + 2019 and 2020 tax forms
- Register for updates – “how to” webinars will be scheduled and posted in the next few weeks
Other things to consider:
- Grants limited to $25,000 and any prior Commerce grant (if any) will be subtracted from total
- There is $240 million available to serve the entire state (so apply early if you qualify!)
- Application window is March 29-April 9, 2021
- Applicants can access information in multiple languages at the website noted above
- Thurston Strong has NO direct role in the awarding of these particular grants