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Okanogan County Small Business Emergency Grant Program

ALLIANCE 2005

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Funding Amount

$1,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Okanogan County Small Business Emergency Grant Program

Status: Past program (COVID-19 pandemic relief, 2020)

Geographic Scope: Okanogan County, Washington

Focus Areas:

  • Small business relief and recovery

  • COVID-19 pandemic response

    • Eligible Uses:

  • Immediate relief: rent, utilities, fixed business expenses

  • Reopening preparation: PPE purchases for employees

  • Recovery: projects to increase business resilience and viability (e.g., website creation, online purchasing systems, takeout windows, at-home services)

    • Award Details:

  • Round 1 (May 2020): 14 businesses funded, $1,500 per business, $21,000 total distributed (56 applications received totaling $84,000 in requests)

  • Round 2 (June 2020): 11 businesses funded, $1,500 per business, $16,500 total distributed

  • Round 3: Announced with June 24 deadline

  • Initial round: 10 grants of $1,500

    • Background:
    Program launched in response to COVID-19 pandemic and Governor's Stay Home, Stay Healthy order. Collaborative effort between The Economic Alliance and Twisp Works. Community donations supplemented initial funding.

    Contact:

  • Roni Holder-Diefenbach

  • Phone: 509-322-4634

  • Email: rholderdiefenbach@economic-alliance.com

  • Application website: https://supportokanogan.biz/

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Submission Platform: https://supportokanogan.biz/ (online application portal)
    • Round Deadlines:
      • - Round 1: Applications accepted starting week of May 21, 2020 - Round 2: Deadline June 3, 2020 - Round 3: Deadline June 24, 2020

      Required Information

    • Business details and description of impact from COVID-19
    • Intended use of funds (relief vs. recovery)
    • Contact information

      Application Review

    • Applications reviewed by committee of chambers, civic groups, and community members
    • Awards announced by round

    Contact for Questions

    Roni Holder-Diefenbach at 509-322-4634 or rholderdiefenbach@economic-alliance.com
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    Fields of Work

    small-businesseshardship

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