Businesses can apply for a grant from Whatcom ReStart. | Stock Photo
Businesses can apply for a grant from Whatcom ReStart. | Stock Photo
A countywide partnership is accepting applications for its grant program to assist businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 31 is the deadline for for-profit and non-profit businesses and organizations to apply with Whatcom ReStart, which is managed by Whatcom County and the cities of Bellingham, Lynden, Ferndale, Sumas, Everson, Nooksack and Blaine.
The county and the cities pooled their federal CARES Act allocations to support businesses that have lost revenue since the coronavirus first took hold in Washington State.
“By joining forces, combining County and cities’ CARES Act funding, we are able to increase the reach and efficiencies of our response effort,” Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu said on the City of Sumas’ website. “I am very pleased with the level of cooperation and willingness of each jurisdiction to work collaboratively for the benefit of all our communities.”
Whatcom ReStart’s general grants run up to $2.6 million while another $800,000 is set aside for licensed childcare operators.
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