October 1st, 2020 -- City of Scappoose Emergency Small Business Grant Program

Under the CARES Act, the City of Scappoose has received funding to address hardships created by the COVID-19 Pandemic. City Council has allocated $75,000 for a Small Business Grant Program to provide financial assistance directly to businesses and non-profit organizations located within the City that have been adversely affected by the economic conditions associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Applications for the City of Scappoose Emergency Small Business Grant Program are available as of today, October 1st, 2020. Applicants may apply by printing out and completing a hard copy, then scanning and attaching all necessary information and sending as email attachments to Susan Reeves, City Recorder, at sreeves@cityofscappoose.org.

All applications are due by 5:00 pm on November 9, 2020. Grant funds are expected to be distributed by mid December.

It is intended that these state funds are equally accessible to all community members in Scappoose. Outreach is being conducted to encourage businesses to participate in the program and Sole Proprietor business owners are encouraged to apply as well, even especially.

Grants will be awarded in an amount up to $5,000

An Ad Hoc Committee composed of members of City Council and the Economic Development Committee will make all final award selections. To access the application online, please download from the City’s website at https://www.ci.scappoose.or.us/. For additional information or questions, please contact Susan Reeves, City Recorder at sreeves@cityofscappoose.org.