Deadline is Aug. 26 for small business grants

Published 4:06 pm Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Wednesday, Aug. 26, is the last day for small businesses to apply for Umatilla County’s COVID-19 relief grants.

The $5,000 grants are available to businesses, including sole proprietors, that have been directly affected by the state’s COVID-19 orders, through a closure or other mandated changes to the business. Business must also be headquartered and operating in the county and employ 50 people or fewer.

A business can only submit one application and nonprofits are not eligible. The money comes from COVID-19 funding distributed to states through the CARES Act.

Business owners can apply for the grants at www.umatillacounty.net/grants. Paper applications are available at local city halls, where they can also be submitted.