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Washington County narrows disaster-relief grant guidance to support Damascus businesses
Summary
The Board of Supervisors endorsed guidance prioritizing Damascus businesses with business licenses for the county’s small-business relief grants, while asking staff to refine eligibility for farmers and permanent closures; the board emphasized limited funds and the need for fair, auditable criteria.
The Washington County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 24 directed staff to prioritize small-business relief grants for businesses in the Damascus ZIP code that hold a business license, while asking for further definition on whether farmers and permanently closed businesses should qualify.
Ms. Sturgill, a member of the county committee that reviewed the first round of grants, said the committee used IRS guidance to shape four core criteria: location in the Damascus ZIP code, property damage from the hurricane, business interruption, and promotion of general welfare. "For tonight's consideration, we need some…
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