To apply, all applicants must complete the AMG Eligibility Questionnaire by Sunday, March 19, 2023, 11:59 PM PST.
Eligibility
Business must be minority-owned (minimum 51% ownership) OR be woman-owned minimum 51% ownership.
Have an active registration with the Department of Revenue and be headquartered in the state of Washington.
The business must have an active UBI.
The business must have a primary NAICS code.
The business must have a minimum of $100K in annual sales or gross receipts.
Owner must have been in business for at least 3-years.
Applicant is strongly encouraged to attend at least one of our MBDA or partner led workshops.
Business must be for-profit. Non-profits entities are not eligible.
This grant program will provide assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic. This program will also provide assistance to “lodging establishments” taxable by the state under chapter 82.08 RCW with 40 or more lodging units affected by the Governors’ moratorium.
Hospitality/restaurant industry
Grantees must use the funding for losses accepted between March 3, 2021 and October 31, 2022, as required by federal ARPA regulations and in accordance with the state’s emergency order end dates. Recipients/ Grantees will have until December 31, 2024 to use the funds.
Lodging establishments
Grantees must use the funding for losses accepted between March 3, 2021 and October 31, 2021, as required by federal ARPA regulations and in accordance with the governor’s eviction moratorium end dates. Recipients/ Grantees will have until December 31, 2024 to use the funds.
