Businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions can apply for grants

OLYMPIA – Businesses have until April 9 to apply for the fourth round of Working Washington small business grants.

This latest grant round focuses on brick-and-mortar businesses directly impacted by COVID-19 public health measures. The grants will be administered through the Washington State Department of Commerce, rather than distributed locally. The application is available on the Washington State Department of Commerce website.

Legislators approved $240 million for this round, as part of an early action bill that also provided additional funding for rent assistance and other COVID-19 respon...