This webinar will feature simultaneous interpretation in ASL, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish.

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The Washington State Legislature allocated $70 million for the next round of Working Washington Grants: Round 5 (WW5) to support small businesses affected by the pandemic. All for-profit and non-profit businesses, including sole proprietors and independent artists, are encouraged to apply. Join us for an update on this opportunity.

This webinar will cover the following information:.

• An overview of the WW5 grant program
• Eligibility criteria and use of grant funds
• Registering for a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), a new system launched by the federal government in April 2022
• Financial documentation and other requirements
• Convention Center Grants program

WW5 will open August 17. The application deadline has been extended to September 9.

We will host a Q&A session as time allows – submit questions in advance when registering.

Program Speakers

John Dicus

Lead Business Opportunity Specialist Seattle District Office / Spokane Branch Office U.S. SBA

Lynn Fetch

Small Business Grants Program Manager, Washington State Department of Commerce

Shannon Halberstadt

Creative Economy Sector Lead, Washington State Department of Commerce

Michael Wallenfels

Communications Manager, ArtsWA

Janie Sacco

Outreach and Marketing Specialist Seattle District Office U.S. Small Business Administration

Kate Hoy

Government Contracting Assistance Specialist, Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)