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Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant – Apply Today!

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Hagerstown, MD 21740 | 240.313.2380
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Danielle Weaver, Director
Phone: 240-313-2380
Brittany Higgins, Public Relations Coordinator
Phone: 240-313-2380
RISE UP BUSINESS STABILIZATION GRANT – APPLY TODAY!
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 8, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development encourages small businesses in Washington County, Maryland that meet the criteria for the Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant to submit your application. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020. Last week the County received approximately 300 applications, with 36 grants awarded, totaling over $356,000 distributed to local businesses.
As a local small business, River City Dental of Williamsport was recently notified they had been awarded a grant from the Rise Up Business Stabilization grant program. They team said, “The team at River City Dental sincerely appreciates your efforts and thanks you for this grant money. It will allow us to continue to serve our dental families.”
Business owners can access the application by clicking the button below.
Applications will be accepted electronically and can be downloaded at www.washcorises.net. Details for submission are stated on the application. The website also provides guidelines, application instructions, and answers to frequently asked questions.
The Department of Business Development has partnered with the City of Hagerstown Department of Community and Economic Development, to administer this grant program that is funded by the CARES Act. For specifics on terms and conditions of the grant program, please visit the Economic Recovery section at www.washcorises.net.
Please note any financial information shared as part of this application will remain confidential, but the names of businesses receiving grants and the amount they receive is public information.
If you have already applied for the Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant, please know that your application is under review. Staff will communicate if additional information is needed.
For questions regarding eligibility criteria or required documentation, please email [email protected].
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