Applications will be accepted beginning this week for a competitive grant program called Whatcom ReStart – designed to support businesses and nonprofits throughout Whatcom County that have been affected by Covid-19.
Whatcom ReStart will issue up to $2.6 million in general grants and another $800,000 for licensed childcare operators. For-profit and nonprofit businesses and organizations impacted by Covid-19 are eligible to apply for general grants of up to $15,000 each. There is no cap on grants to support childcare.
Whatcom County and the cities of Bellingham, Lynden, Ferndale, Sumas, Everson, Nooksack and Blaine have teamed up and combined their federal CARES Act allocations to offer this competitive grant program to assist businesses that have experienced revenue losses and expenses due to Covid-19-related closures or impacts.
The purpose of this program is to collaborate in support of local businesses and drive economic recovery. More information, including eligibility guidelines, criteria, and applications can be found on the Whatcom ReStart page of the Port of Bellingham website. Grant applications will be accepted July 16 through July 31. Funding decisions are anticipated in August and funding is expected to be disbursed in September.
For more information, visit portofbellingham.com/933/Whatcom-Restart.
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