Working Washington 5 grant application process

Working Washington 5 grant application process

Author: Washington Hospitality Association August 12, 2022 Duration: 1:09:15

The Washington State Department of Commerce will open applications for Working Washington Grants: Round 5 and Convention Center Grant Programs. Award amounts will vary and are subject to review and adjustment depending on application volume and reported losses. Awards will take into account previous Working Washington grant distributions.

The application portal will open on Aug. 17 and will remain open until Sept. 9.

You can find eligibility requirements and FAQs here. The application portal will be accessible at commercegrants.com. Remember – you will need a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number to receive Working Washington 5 grant funds.

Representatives from the Department of Commerce joined the Washington Hospitality Association to discuss the Working Washington 5 grants.

This webinar covers:

  • an overview of the program
  • a walk-through of the application process
  • support resources

You can view the presentation slides here.

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