State releases new round of grants for small businesses impacted by COVID-19

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Small businesses impacted by COVID-19 can apply for a new round of grants beginning Monday.

Amounts up to $20,000 from a $240 million fund will assist businesses in industries with hard costs associated with required closures resulting state pandemic restrictions.

Hard costs eligible for support include but are not limited to rent, utilities, payroll, and PPE.

The applications portal opens March 29th and closes April 9th.