How can a business or individual apply for a grant or loan from OMWBE?
OMWBE is not authorized to make any grants or loans to businesses or individuals.* We are aware of various advertisements and publications across the United States that identify OMWBE among the list of public entities that have money available for grants or loans to businesses and individuals. This is simply not the case. Despite our efforts to correct this misinformation, the publications continue to improperly represent OMWBE. *The State of Washington’s Linked Deposit Program provides for reduced interest rates on commercial loans. Important note: It is not OMWBE that loans money to the certified firm. The Linked Deposit Program only enables a certified firm to obtain a discount on the interest rate charged on a loan the firm has obtained from a commercial bank.
