Loans and Grants Available
2026 Lodging Tax Micro-Grants
The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 Lodging Tax Events Micro-Grant program, supporting events that drive tourism and economic activity throughout Kittitas County.
These micro-grants are made possible through Kittitas County lodging tax funds, administered by the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, and awarded through the Kittitas County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee with support from the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners.
The Micro-Grant program is designed to assist organizations in coordinating and producing events that attract visitors from outside the region. Applicants should plan projects with the goal of increasing non-resident visitor expenditures, particularly from individuals traveling 50 miles or more to Kittitas County.
Grant awards of up to $2,500 are available for events taking place within Kittitas County in 2026. Eligible uses of funds include marketing and promotional efforts such as print, digital, and web-based advertising, publications, and other marketing collateral. Funding may also be considered for event operations with approval from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
The Micro-Grant application is now available online. To apply please visit:
SBA Disaster Loans
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACT SHEET - DISASTER LOANS WASHINGTON
Declaration #21450 & #24151 (Disaster: WA-20025)
Incident: 2025 SEVERE WINTER STORMS occurring: December 5 through December 22, 2025 in the Washington counties of: King, Lewis, Skagit, Snohomish & Whatcom; and the contiguous Washington counties of: Chelan, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, Kitsap, Kittitas, Okanogan, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan, Skamania, Thurston, Wahkiakum & Yakima
Application Filing Deadlines: Physical Damage: April 27, 2026 Economic Injury: November 24, 2026
If you are located in a declared disaster area, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Heritage Barn Grant
Only historic agricultural structures listed in the Heritage Barn Register, the Washington Heritage Register, or the National Register of Historic Places, are eligible to receive grant funds when they are available. To be eligible for listing in the Heritage Barn Register, barns must be over 50 years old and retain a significant degree of historic integrity. If you have questions about your building’s eligibility or are unsure whether or not your building is listed on the Heritage Barn Register, please contact Michael Houser, State Architectural Historian, at 360-890-2634 or michael.houser@dahp.wa.gov.  The deadline for barn owners interested in nominating their barn to the Heritage Barn Register is rolling.
Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Grants
As Washington State’s only statewide preservation advocacy organization, the Washington Trust plays a key role in advocating for good preservation policy on both the state and national levels.
There are grants and advocacy opportunities available on their website.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
The Paycheck Protection Program is a federal stimulus program designed to provide quick access to Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for companies with 500 or fewer employees to assist with payroll and covered operating costs during short-term business disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.