Economic Alliance announces second round of stabilization grant

OMAK – The Okanogan County Commissioners have pledged up to $200,000 in additional federal CARES funding to assist small business stay afloat through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Economic Alliance announced round two of the Okanogan County Small Business Stabilization Grant in a media release Oct. 2 advising that grant applications will be available Oct. 5.

Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to Okanogan County businesses who have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 public health pandemic,” said the EA release. “The intent of this grant is to assist businesses with eligible expanses incurred beginning March 1, 2020, through the date of their application.”

Businesses that have been previously funded through the Cares Act Stabilization Grant are not eligible for consideration in round two.

Applications will be assessed based on the following eligibility criteria:

● Business location within Okanogan County.

● In operation as of March 1, 2020.

● Twenty or fewer employees.

● Valid United Business Identifier (UBI) number.

● Additional criteria as specified on the application.

Required documentation must accompany the completed application to qualify for consideration. The application deadline is 5 p.m., Oct. 19.

More information regarding the Okanogan County Cares Act Business Stabilization Grant is available online at economic-alliance.com/grants. Email Roni Holder-Diefenbach at rholderdiefenbach@economic-alliance.com to request an application.