EASC Awards $85,000 in Grants to Boost Snohomish Community

BREAKING: The Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) has just announced the recipients of the Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program, distributing a total of $85,000 to 22 businesses and municipalities throughout Snohomish County. This funding is critical as the region prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Seattle, with grants aimed at enhancing local readiness and engagement.

EASC’s initiative, funded by the Seattle Foundation and supported by the Washington State Department of Commerce, provides targeted investments to help local entities capitalize on the unique tourism, economic, and cultural opportunities presented by the upcoming tournament. EASC President and CEO Ray Stephanson emphasized the importance of these investments, stating,

“Our region’s preparedness for major events is central to Snohomish County’s economic resilience.”

The grant recipients were meticulously selected through a multi-phase review process involving a committee of EASC staff and external stakeholders. The program featured two funding tracks:

– **Track A: Community Activation Grants** awarded a total of $35,000 to nonprofits, chambers of commerce, and community organizations.
– **Track B: Small Business Grants** allocated $50,000 to local businesses focused on hospitality, retail, dining, tourism, and event services.

The recipients include notable organizations such as:

**Track A Awards:**
– City of Arlington
– City of Lynnwood Arts Commission
– City of Mill Creek
– Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI)
– Mountlake Terrace Chamber
– Port of Everett
– Snohomish Sky

**Track B Awards:**
– Happy Little Painter Co (Arlington)
– What’s Bloomin’ Now (Arlington)
– Santa Fe Mexican Grill & Cantina (Edmonds)
– The Salish Sea Brewing Company (Edmonds)
– Soccer Post (Everett)
– U-Neek Brewing Company / Crucible Brewing Company (Everett)
– Se Habla Media LLC (Lynnwood)
– Tizana Mexicana (Lynnwood)
– Wild Wasabi Japanese Cuisine (Lynnwood)
– Simply Caketastic (Marysville)
– Digital Monster Marketing, Inc. / Kool Change Printing (Monroe)
– Route 2 Taproom (Monroe)
– Hemlock State Brewing Co. (Mountlake Terrace)
– Snohomish Sports Dome (Snohomish)
– Sound2Summit Brewery (Snohomish)

This funding is a pivotal step towards strengthening the local economy and enhancing community engagement as Snohomish County gears up for the global spotlight brought by the FIFA World Cup. The investments will not only spotlight local businesses but also enrich the experiences of visitors and residents alike during this world-class event.

For further details, interested parties can reach out to Raechel Morera, Director of Community Engagement, at [email protected].

Stay tuned for more updates as Snohomish County prepares for this monumental event!