Funding Opportunity - HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Skagit County has released the 2026 HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The NOFA and all application materials can be found on the Skagit County HOME Consortium webpage at the following link: Skagit County HOME Consortium | Skagit County. Questions regarding this NOFA should be submitted via email to Shelley Kjos, Housing Resource Coordinator, at skjos@skagitcountywa.gov, with "HOME TBRA NOFA Questions" as the subject line.
EDASC to Offer Startup School in Spanish Beginning Oct. 6
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share the following opportunity on behalf of the Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC). EDASC is offering its Startup School program in Spanish beginning Oct. 6, providing entrepreneurs with an opportunity to build their business knowledge through a proven curriculum and guidance from Spanish-speaking business professionals. The six-week online course is designed for entrepreneurs who are just getting started as well as existing business
Washington State DES Offers Recurring Introduction to State Contracting Workshop
BURLINGTON, Wash. — Businesses interested in learning how to work with Washington State agencies can take advantage of a recurring virtual workshop offered by the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES). The Introduction to State Contracting Workshop is held on the third Thursday of each month and is designed to help businesses better understand how state contracting works, where to find upcoming opportunities, and what resources are available to help businesses begin selling products
SBA Disaster Assistance Available for Skagit County Businesses and Private Nonprofits
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible Washington small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by the ongoing drought that began May 12, 2026. Skagit County is among the Washington counties included in the disaster declaration, along with Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Stevens and Whatcom counties. Under SBA Disaster Declaration WA-20034, eligible organizations may apply for
