On March 31 the city of Kirkland announced a new round of funding for small businesses, also known as the Small Business Relief Program.

Eligible businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic may receive up to $8,000 through the program.

“Many small businesses continue to struggle from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and related mandates,” said Councilmember Toby Nixon. “The goal of the Kirkland Small Business Relief Program is to help keep Kirkland’s small businesses open by granting funds to pay expenses and cover cost increases caused the COVID-19 health emergency.”

According to Nixon, the city of Kirkland remains committed to assisting small local businesses during and beyond the pandemic.

Applications for the Small Business Relief Program opened on March 31, and will close on April 14 at 5:00 p.m.

For more information on the Small Business Relief Program visit www.kirklandwa.gov/SBRP