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The City of Waitsburg received roughly $37,000 in CARES ACT funding, and the City Council decided to make the bulk of the financing available to the local businesses impacted by the pandemic. The grant covers expenses from March through October and can be used to cover the costs of various things, including, rent utilities, PPE, etc.

Information on the grant is available on the City website at http://www.cityofwaitsburg.com. Any business located in the City of Waitsburg that was impacted by the pandemic is welcome to apply.

The grant amount is limited to $1500 per business, and those interested need to fill out the application form and provide backup documentation to the City of Waitsburg. Applications can be dropped off in the City Payment box, mailed to P.O. Box 35, or emailed to administrator@cityofwaitsburg.com. Any questions should be addressed to the City administrator at the email address above.

The deadline for applying for the first round of funding is October 16, 2020.