Business Investment Grant Application
Thank you for your interest in applying for this funding made possible through the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Project. Please answer the following question carefully. We are looking to award singular small purchases under $5,000 that will directly contribute to your business' growth and stability.
Eligibility Criteria
Please answer the following questions to determine your eligibility for this grant.
Does your organization or business serve Spokane County?
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Yes
No
Has your business been licensed since before April 1, 2025?
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Yes
No
Are you able to provide all required documents? (W9 and Valid Business License)
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Yes
No
Is your organization Black-, Latine-, or Native-led or owned?
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Yes
No
Is your organization or business owned and/or operated by individuals who are: Refugee/Immigrant or from other marginalized communities?
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Yes
No
To the best of your knowledge, do you have a conflict of interest with the SWC (for example, family or close friends with a SWC staff member)? Note: A 'yes' response will make your organization ineligible for this funding.
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Yes
No
Have you previously been funded by SWC for the Business Investment Grant Opportunity?
Yes
No
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Business Investment Grant Application
Full solicitation information available at www.spokaneworkforce.org/BIG
Contact Name
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First Name
Last Name
Contact Email Address
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Business Name
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Business Website or Social Media Page (please list all that apply, if none please write N/A)
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Please give a brief description about your business, including what industry you are in and what services you provide.
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When was your business founded?
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Day
Year
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How many employees does your business have, including the owner?
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Does your business have a physical location/storefront?
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Yes
No
Business Physical Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Business Mailing Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
This grant is intended to provide support to businesses owned and operated by individual(s) who are: Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, Refugee/Immigrant, or from other marginalized communities. Please select all that apply.
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Black/African
Indigenous
Hispanic/Latino
Refugee/Immigrant
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
How much does this purchase cost?
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What item/purchase does your business immediately need.
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Grant requests must have identified needs that fit in one or more of the following focus areas. Please select all that apply:
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Capacity building/growth
Operational expenses/enhancements
Hiring Employees
Retaining Employees
Employee Training/Development/Upskilling
Please explain how this purchase will contribute to capacity building and/or growth of your business.
Please explain how you will utilize these funds for operational expenses or enhancements for your business.
Please explain how this purchase will contribute to the ability to hire employees.
Please explain how this purchase will contribute to the ability to retain employees.
Please explain how this purchase will contribute to employee training, development, and/or upskilling.
Do you believe your business does NOT require a business license?
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Yes
No
Please explain why you believe your business does not require a business license.
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Please tell us more about your need for funding. How would receiving these funds contribute to the long-term impact and stability of your business?
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Please upload your current valid business license
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Certification and Acknowledgement
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Signature
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The Spokane Workforce Council is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service - 711
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