April, 20th – Only One Week Left to Apply!
Washington State Department of Agriculture Relief and Recovery Grants for Craft Beverage. Apply Now through April 26th!
The application portal for the Washington State Department of Agriculture Relief and Recovery Grants for Craft Beverage Producers is open. You can find information on eligibility, how to apply, and link to the online application here.
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Breweries can submit applications through April 26th. The grants are NOT first-come, first-served: all applications submitted during the application period will be considered.
Background
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The WSDA Relief and Recovery Grants will provide support to small businesses and organizations in four sectors, including small craft beverage producers, that play an important role in the economic viability of Washington agriculture and have been economically impacted due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. This grant serves the public purpose of bolstering the viability of the Washington State agricultural industry, helping prevent business closures, and hence supporting the health and diversity of Washington State’s economy.
Application Timeline & Grant Amounts
The WSDA Relief and Recovery Grant application portal is now open through April 26th. Grant awards and payments will be made by the end of May.
Grant amounts will be in a set amount of approximately $15,000 (WSDA reserves the right to adjust grant amounts based on available funds).
Eligibility
To be eligible, businesses must:
- Be licensed to do business in Washington
- Have been in operation prior to April 1, 2020
- Attest to gross annual revenues of between less than $5 million and expenditures of at least $15,000
- Hold a Microbrewery, Domestic Brewery, Domestic Winery (includes cideries), Craft Distillery, or Distillers license issued by the Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board
- Operate from a physical brick and mortar location in Washington State
- Normally generate at least 33% its gross annual revenue from in-person sales in its own establishment and/or through distribution to other on-premise retailers
- Attest to decreased revenue and/or additional costs incurred in 2020 (negative financial impact) resulting from the COVID-19 public health emergency
Need Help?
The Washington Brewers Guild asked me to share this message with all breweries in Washington, knowing that I reach many breweries that are not members of the Guild.
The Guild wants to help. They are working on behalf of the WSDA to provide education and assistance to grant applicants. The Guild invites all breweries to reach out if they have questions about either grant programs or if they need assistance with the WSDA Relief and Recovery Grant application.
Contacts:
Annie McGrath, annie@washingtonbrewersguild.org
Tamara Rice, tamara@washingtonbrewersguild.org
