Washington State Department of Commerce Working Washington Grants: Round 5 Opens August 17-31

The Washington State Legislature set aside $70 million for Working Washington Grants: Round 5. Portions of the available funds are set aside for specific sectors.
60% for the arts, heritage, and science sectors, including live entertainment venues. 40% for most other sectors, including hospitality, fitness, and personal services.

The grant will open August 17. Learn more at commercegrants.com.

Import Notice for Grant Applicants: As of April 2022, recipients of grants using federal funds are required to have a UEI, which replaces the DUNS Number. If you don’t have one yet, you may want to apply now. You may apply for grants without one, but cannot receive funds until you have a UEI. Click here to learn more.

Learn the Basics of Govt Contracting
July 29; 10:00am-11:00am

Curious about government contracting? Washington PTAC will host a virtual class for small business owners who are brand new to government procurement. This class will lay the ground work for you to decide if government contracting should be in your future. Click here to learn more.

Your Next Employee Could be a Paid Young Adult Intern at No Cost to Your Business!

Get matched with a young adult intern through the Hire Pierce County: Next Gen program. Paid internships are made possible through Pierce County American Rescue Plan Act funding and are in partnership with WorkForce Central.

Small Business Flex Fund Loan Program

Small businesses and nonprofits can apply for a low-interest loan of up to $150,000 to finance expansion and growth as well as recover from the pandemic and subsequent economic slowdown through the Washington State Department of Commerce Small Business Flex Fund. Interested applicants pre-apply on the Flex Fund’s online portal and, if they qualify, will be matched with a lender.