OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Agriculture has awarded more than $14 million in relief grants to businesses affected by the pandemic.

Funded through a partnership with the Washington State Department of Commerce WSDA Relief and Recovery grants are intended to assist shellfish growers, farmers market organizations, agritourism farms, and craft beverage producers in particular.

The grants are now being issued and all the businesses are due to receive payments by mid-June.