KITSAP CARES
Small Business Rental Relief Grant Program
The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance is partnering with Kitsap County, the City of Bremerton, and the City of Port Orchard to distribute federal CARES funding to offer up to $5000 rental relief assistance to local small business owners negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Kitsap County and the City of Port Orchard are currently accepting applications.
(Businesses located in the cities of Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island should check with their local Chamber of Commerce for details on local CARES assistance.)
The intent of this grant is to reimburse business related commercial rent or lease.
Funds must be fully distributed by October 31, 2020.
Criteria and timelines vary according by jurisdiction.
Successful applicants may receive up to $5,000 based upon eligible COVID-19 impacts.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS
08.12.2020
BREMERTON INFO WEBINAR
08.18.2020
BREMERTON - PORTAL OPENS
Phase 1 Portal opens at noon for City of Bremerton small businesses. Closes 8/24/20.
08.25.2020
BREMERTON - PHASE 2 OPENS
Phase 2 application portal for Bremerton small businesses opens at noon. Closes 8/31/20
08.03.2020
PORT ORCHARD APPLICATION PORTAL OPENS
Applications will be accepted online . Portal opens at noon on August 3rd and closes at noon on Friday, August 10th.
08.04.2020
KITSAP COUNTY - PHASE 2 OPENS
Phase 2 opens at noon on August 4th - Unincorporated Kitsap County.
$375,000 to first 75 small business applicants who meet ALL eligibility & application requirements and are physically located in Uninc. Kitsap County.
08.11.2020
KITSAP COUNTY - PHASE 3 OPENS
Phase 3: $130,000 to first 26 small business applicants who meet ALL eligibility & application requirements and are physically located in Kitsap's Incorporated Cities
08.12.2020
BREMERTON INFO WEBINAR
KEDA is offering this free webinar to review criteria, explain necessary documentation, required format and answer eligibility questions.
08.17.2020
PORT ORCHARD APPLICATION PORTAL OPENS
Applications will be accepted online . Portal opens at 8am on August 17th and closes at3pm on Friday, August 21st.
08.18.2020
BREMERTON - PORTAL OPENS
Phase 1 Portal opens at noon for City of Bremerton small businesses. Closes 8/24/20.
08.25.2020
BREMERTON - PHASE 2 OPENS
Phase 2 application portal for Bremerton small businesses opens at noon. Closes 8/31/20