The City of Sumner is accepting applications for its Business Grants Program.
Donor Name: City of Sumner
State: Washington
City: Sumner
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Details:
The purpose and intent of the grant is to assist businesses in occupying vacant tenant spaces in downtown locations within the City of Sumner. This is intended to promote independent businesses and not corporate chain or corporate franchises.
Funding Information
The Business Grants are a single grant available at $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000. The City has a total of $100,000 available for grants and the source of the funds are from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a business or non-profit with one of the following establishment types: in-store retail (ancillary online sales okay); arts and culture establishments such as theaters, museums, and entertainment venues; fitness facilities, gyms and bowling centers; professional offices; or personal services such as beauty and nail salons, barbershops.
- The business space must be located within the City of Sumner in a commercial zone.
- Be an independent business and not a corporate chain or corporate franchise.
- New business owners must be graduates from the Pierce County Accelerator program.
Use of Funds
- Funds available through the Sumner Business Grants are available for the following:
- Capital improvements for existing building spaces for tenant or owner occupied improvements such as construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, finishings, etc.
- Furniture, cabinetry, etc. as needed for operations and display of merchandise
- Permit fees including hook-up charges, etc.
- Purchasing inventory
- Other business related expenses
For more information, visit City of Sumner.