Small Business Grant

The Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council is offering a Small Business Investment Grant to support small businesses across their five-county region. The grant is designed to help small businesses access the funding and resources they need to grow and thrive. Grant funds can support practical investments like expanding operations, purchasing equipment, strengthening employee training, and making cost-saving improvements. The grant can support capacity building, sustainability, hiring employees, retaining employees, and employee training and development. Eligible businesses must be located in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, or Thurston Counties, have a valid Washington State UBI number, and have no conflict of interest with PacMtn. • The grant is open to all small businesses, with priority given to BIPOC-owned and BIPOC-led businesses. • The grant can support a variety of focus areas, including capacity building, sustainability, hiring employees, retaining employees, and employee training and development. • The application must include a clear description of how the funds will be used and an itemized list of proposed expenses. • The grant award ranges from $4,000 to $6,000 per business.