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County Offering Small Business Grants

Aug 12, 2020

The Economic Alliance is partnering with Okanogan County to administer a Small Business Stabilization Grant program made possible by federal CARES funding. The County has committed up to $250,000 for small business assistance using federal CARES funding. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to businesses that are in Okanogan County. The intent of this grant is to assist businesses with eligible expenses incurred beginning March 1, 2020 through the date of their application.

All applications will be reviewed based on the following eligibility criteria:

Business is located with the Okanogan County
Business has 20 FTE employees or less
Business has been in operation for at least 6 months
Business has a valid UBI Number
Business has been adversely impacted by the COVID 19 Public Health Pandemic
See application for additional criteria

Completed applications can only be considered if the required documentation is included. This includes copies of applicable invoices, bills, etc. Funds will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis. Deadline is August 28th, 2020 at 5:00 pm.

For more information about the Okanogan County Cares Act Business Stabilization Grant visit: www.economic-alliance/grants