Pierce County CARES Business Relief Programs

Press release from the City of Lakewood:

September 29, 2020

Pierce County is offering a variety of Business Relief Programs using CARES Act Funding.

Applications are due by October 2nd for this round of funding.

Pierce County Business Relief Programs include:

• Commercial Rent & Mortgage Assistance – Get Three Months Paid! Apply for a grant if your business has been impacted by Washington’s Safe Start reopening plan.
• Forgivable Loans – Working Capital to Help to You Stay in Business and Retain Employees
  • Small Business Relief Loan with Loan Forgiveness
  • Apply for a loan of $5,000 if your business has 1-5 Full-Time Equivalent Employees (FTEs); 6-20 FTEs apply for $1,000 per FTE employee up to $20,000
  • Apply for loan forgiveness based on your workplace safety practices

• Offset Costs for COVID-19 Safety Related Business Expenses – Apply for a grant to get reimbursed for up to 50% of expenses related to implementing safe start practices.
• Free PPE to Protect Employees and Customers – Request disposable, non-surgical masks and a no-touch infrared forehead thermometer

To learn more about Pierce County CARES Business Relief Programs click here.

This press release was produced by the City of Lakewood. The views expressed here are the author’s own.