Applications due March 31
Small Business Disaster Relief grants
Commerce has $9.7 available for grants to small businesses with annual gross receipts of $5 million or less that have sustained a reduction in business income or activity as the result of:
- Natural disaster such as flood, earthquake, or a comparable
- Human-caused disaster such as a major utility disruption resulting in property damage or prolonged outages
Grant limit is $75,000 per business. Funds may be used to reimburse the following eligible expenses:
- Payroll
- Utilities and rent
- Marketing and advertising
- Building improvements and repairs
- Replacing damaged inventory and equipment
- Other operational and business expenses related to a qualifying disaster
Applications are due March 31
First, identify and contact the Associate Development Organization (ADO) (webpage) representing your county. You will need the name of your local ADO and a representative's name and contact information to complete the online grant application.
In addition to the ADO information, eligible businesses must provide all of the following in the application:
- Washington State Business License
- proof of address
- W-9 and 2019-2021 tax returns
- documentation of receipts
Once you have gathered the required information, visit the application portal online at Washington State Department of Commerce Statewide Disaster Relief Grant Application – BUSINESS (smartsheet.com).
Questions?
Contact your local ADO (webpage).
After contacting your local ADO, if you still have questions or concerns, please email the Commerce program contact.
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