How much funding does Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant (WWSBEG) provide?

Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant (WWSBEG) provides Up to $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant (WWSBEG)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant (WWSBEG)

Q: Who is eligible for Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant (WWSBEG)?

Eligible applicants: Employ no more than 10 individuals (part-time or full-time), including the proprietor. Not funded: Payroll; Capitalized equipment; Travel; Office equipment; Computer software; Launching a new business.

Q: How often is Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant (WWSBEG) offered?

Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant (WWSBEG) is described as a one-time opportunity.

Tri-City Development Council Inc

Foundation One-time Small Business Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Employ no more than 10 individuals (part-time or full-time), including the proprietor

Other requirements

Have been in business for at least one year
Can show specific ways business has been impacted by one or more executive orders related to COVID-19
Are vital members of their local community
Must be able to demonstrate business impact from

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Payroll
Not eligible: Capitalized equipment
Not eligible: Travel
Not eligible: Office equipment
Not eligible: Computer software
Not eligible: Launching a new business

Overview

Geographic Scope: Statewide Washington; Benton and Franklin counties processed by TRIDEC

Total Available: $5 million statewide

Focus: COVID-19 pandemic relief for small businesses affected by executive orders

Eligibility Requirements

Have been in business for at least one year
Employ no more than 10 individuals (part-time or full-time), including the proprietor
Can show specific ways business has been impacted by one or more executive orders related to COVID-19
Are vital members of their local community
Must be able to demonstrate business impact from:
- Government-mandated closures
- Social distancing measures
- Illness

Award Prioritization

Funds prioritized by severity of impact the business is facing due to COVID-19. Awards approved on case-by-case basis and dependent on availability of funds.

Eligible Uses

Consulting expenses
Marketing expenses
Training expenses
Operational expenses including:
- Rent
- Supplies/inventory
- Utility bills

Ineligible Uses

Payroll
Capitalized equipment
Travel
Office equipment
Computer software
Launching a new business

Administration

TRIDEC oversaw application processing for Benton and Franklin counties before submission to the State for final evaluation

Contact Information

TRIDEC

Phone: (509) 735-1000
Email: tridec@tridec.org

TRIDEC President and CEO: Karl Dye

How to Apply

Application Process

Visit the Washington State Department of Commerce's website to access application
Complete application with detailed information about business and impact
Submit to TRIDEC for processing (for Benton and Franklin county applicants)
TRIDEC submits to State Department of Commerce for final evaluation

Application Requirements

Detailed description of business
Specific explanation of how business was impacted by COVID-19 executive orders
Complete and compelling account of the important service your business provides to the community
Financial documentation supporting revenue decrease

Important Notes

Each business may receive only one WWSBEG award during the budget cycle
Application submission required detailed narrative of business impact for best chance at funding

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