CRP Grant Programs

AHANA has two programs that are available for a very short window of time. Both programs have limited funding and must be distributed by June, 2025. Please apply by April 30, 2025.

CRP Matched Savings Program :

This program helps existing businesses to start a Reserve Savings account.

AHANA will provide a 2-to-1 match up to a maximum $2,500 deposit into new or existing a business checking or business savings account.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. The business must be based in Eastern Washington and hold a Washington state business license.
2. The business must commit to investing or blending its own capital, with this funding to establish a checking or savings business reserve account.
3. All recipients to attend financial workshop hosted by AHANA.

Documents to Submit if Awarded:

1. IRS form W9
2. Deposit slip of $2000 from your bank

APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED

CRP Asset Building Program

This program will help qualified businesses secure an asset such as commercial property, major equipment, a business vehicle, repairs to major equipment or business asset, or used for business start-up costs (?)

Eligibility Criteria:

1. The business must be based in Eastern Washington and hold a Washington state business license.
2. The business must have capital needs for securing assets such as commercial property, retail development, commercial vehicles, or business debt reduction.
3. The business must commit to investing or blending its own capital.
4. If a start up business, must still meet requirement number 1.
5. Self-attestation that they need funds for the purchase of an asset, improve sustainable assets, or cover fund startup costs.
6. All recipients to attend financial workshop hosted by AHANA.
7. All recipients contribute 25% towards any business purchase or business debt reduction and be able to provide documentation.

Documents to Submit if Awarded:

1. IRS form W9
2. Three quotes of the asset they wish to purchase, and the final receipt
3. Photograph (if possible) of the asset installed or being used in your business
4. A testimonial quote on how the funds helped your business.

APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED

Teresa Brooks
email: TA7@ahana-meba.org
Phone: (253) 289-9217

Muna Louissaint
email: TA1@ahana-meba.org
Phone: (253) 374-6774

Both of these programs were funded by the Washington State Department of Commerce Community Reinvestment Funds available through Empire Health Foundation and the Department of Commerce Small Business Resiliency Network.