Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant (WWSBEG)
Funding Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant (WWSBEG)
Status: Closed (budget cycle ended 06/30/2021)
Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce
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
- 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
Eligibility Requirements
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.- Consulting expenses
- Marketing expenses
- Training expenses
- Operational expenses including: - Rent - Supplies/inventory - Utility bills
Eligible Uses
- Payroll
- Capitalized equipment
- Travel
- Office equipment
- Computer software
- Launching a new business
Ineligible Uses
Administration
TRIDEC oversaw application processing for Benton and Franklin counties before submission to the State for final evaluation- Phone: (509) 735-1000
- Email: tridec@tridec.org
Contact Information
TRIDECTRIDEC President and CEO: Karl Dye
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Visit the Washington State Department of Commerce's website to access application
2. Complete application with detailed information about business and impact
3. Submit to TRIDEC for processing (for Benton and Franklin county applicants)
4. TRIDEC submits to State Department of Commerce for final evaluation
- 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
Application Requirements
- 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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