Grants & Funding
Active applications, opportunities being watched, and tax incentives. Last updated 2026-05-01.
Applied / In Review
No applications currently in review.
Watching / Eligible to Pursue
| Program | Amount | Deadline | Status / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Digital Ready | $10,000 | Spring 2026 (national round) | Awaiting national round; current is CA/NY/WV only Sign up + complete a course now to be ready when national round opens. |
| SBA Disaster Loan -- Dec 2025 Winter Storms (WA-20025) | Up to working capital need | Physical 2026-04-27 (passed); Economic injury 2026-11-24 | Economic injury window still open; physical-damage window closed Kittitas listed as contiguous county. Only apply if storms actually affected ops. |
| SBA MARC Loan | Up to $5M revolving | Open / rolling | Active since Oct 2025 Revolving credit for manufacturers. Lien on business assets only, no personal RE pledge. Apply via SBA lender bank/CU. |
| South Central Workforce CRP -- Future Round | Up to $5,000 | TBD (next round) | Was declined 2026-05-01; reapply when next round opens Stay on Jensie's list. Susy Moran for additional resources. |
Tax Incentives (Ongoing)
| Program | Value | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA Manufacturing M&E Sales Tax Exemption | ~8.2% of equipment cost | Use immediately on every equipment purchase | Form 27-0021 to seller. Possible refunds on past purchases. |
| Rural County B&O Tax Credit | $2K-$4K per FT position, up to 5 yrs | File within 90 days of Jensen's hire (~2026-06-08) | Jensen hired 2026-03-10. Must be full-time to qualify. |
| Sales/Use Tax Deferral for Manufacturing | Up to $400K deferred | Apply BEFORE any qualifying purchase/construction | Program runs through 2032-06-30. |
Closed / Past Outcomes
| Program | Amount | Applied | Decided | Outcome | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Workforce CRP Small Business Grant | $5,000 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-05-01 | DECLINED | Limited funds, large applicant pool. Not a reflection of application quality. |
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Biweekly grant scanner runs the 1st and 15th at 8 AM PT and emails findings to charlie@closet-maestro.com. Reference: references/grants-and-funding.md. Edit data: tools/maestro-dashboard/data/grants.json.