TRAIN: Complete 18 hours of business training or other technical assistance such as credit counseling, financial literacy, and tax preparation.
PLAN: Submit a business plan. Templates are available and your training will help you.
BUY: After all requirements are met, receive a $4,000 grant for your business.
Minimum Eligibility:
- Business located within Walla Walla County, Columbia County, and City of Milton Freewater
- Business is a for-profit microbusiness with five(5) or fewer employees (including owner(s))
- Source of earned income to make a monthly savings deposit of at least $84
- Net worth of less than $20,000 (not including the value of your primary residence and vehicle)
- Gross adjusted household income less than 80% AMI (area median income) as indicated below
| Family size | Income limit |
| 1 | $36,800 |
| 2 | $42,050 |
| 3 | $47,300 |
| 4 | $52,550 |
| 5 | $56,800 |
| 6 | $61,000 |
| 7 | $65,200 |
| 8 | $69,400 |
For additional information, please contact:
Cinthya Montero
Program Manager
509.204.2125
29 E Sumach St. | Walla Walla WA 99362
