1. Obtain UEI Number. The application requires businesses to have a UEI number. SAM.gov | Duns - Sam UEI

a. Here is a “How to” video to walk you through the process: Get a Unique Entity ID - YouTube

2. 2021 Financial Documentation. The application asks for proof of financial hardship and businesses must show financial documentation for 2021 in order to apply. If you have asked for an extension on 2021 taxes or have not completed them, please file them ASAP.

3. Create Account on Application Portal. You can help businesses create their account and have their login credentials ready to go. Some businesses may already have an account through Submittable if they previously applied for a Working Washington grant. To help them create an account, click here: Submittable Sign In

4. NAICS Code. The application will require your business’s NAICS code in order to identify what industry/sector they do business in. Locate that here: https://www.naics.com/search/

5. Miscellaneous documents. Please make sure these are current/up-to-date (not expired, correct address):

a. Government issued ID (license, passport, tribal ID card, or state/federal issued ID)

b. WA business license with their UBI number (If expired, we can help you renew)

c. Employee Identification Number (this doesn’t expire but should be on-hand)