Working Washington Grants: Round 5 The Washington State Legislature has allocated a new round of grant funding for small businesses affected by the pandemic. $70 million was appropriated by the legislature for the next round of Working Washington Grants: Round 5. In this round of grants, portions of the available funds are set aside for specific targeted groups or sectors: * 60% is identified for the arts, heritage, and science sectors, including those that operate live entertainment venues * 40% is identified for most other sectors, including hospitality, fitness and personal services The grant will open August 17. Important notice to grant applicants The federal government recently changed its requirements for businesses and organizations receiving federal funds in the form of grants. It no longer uses the DUNS (Data Universal Number System) and has shifted to a new system known as the UEI (Unique Entity Identifier). As of April 2022, recipients of grants using federal funds are required to have a UEI, which replaces the DUNS Number. If you don't have one yet, you may want to apply now<https://sam.gov/content/duns-uei>. You may apply for grants without one, but cannot receive funds until you have an UEI. Click here to apply now<https://sam.gov/content/duns-uei>. Click here to connect with Arts WA and more information about this opportunity. https://www.arts.wa.gov/wwr5/ Amy McBride Tacoma Arts Administrator Office of Arts & Cultural Vitality (she/her) 253.591.5192 Community & Economic Development Department City of Tacoma