Microenterprise Emergency Grants for Kennewick's Small Businesses

Microenterprise Emergency Grants for Kennewick's Small Businesses

Status: Closed (application period was June 9-11, 2020)

Geographic Scope: City of Kennewick, Washington

Funding Source: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, allocated through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program

Total Available: $290,000 in grants (up to 29 grants of up to $10,000 each)

Eligibility Requirements

• For-profit business consisting of 5 or fewer employees, including the owner
• Business owner(s) with low-moderate household income (LMI), not to exceed 80% of median household income for Benton County
• City of Kennewick business license for a commercial location or food-based vehicle operating within the city limits
• Have experienced a decrease in revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
• Have not received any other financial assistance in the form of grants, subsidized loans, insurance, or reimbursement
• In operation for 1 year or longer
• Valid Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number
• Business bank account to receive ACH funds
• Business tax return and financial documentation

Administrator

Mercy Corps Northwest administered the grants on behalf of the City of Kennewick

Contact Information

Alisha Piper, Community Development Coordinator
• Phone: (509) 585-4432
• Email: alisha.piper@ci.kennewick.wa.us