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Olympia Small Business Microgrants Program Expands

Saturday, July 18, 2026

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Olympia's LoveOly microgrants program has expanded its funding to support downtown businesses, with $15,000 available for small business improvements. The program, managed by the LoveOly organization, helps businesses with things like storefront upgrades and customer experience enhancements.

The program was announced on February 26, 2026, and provides grants of up to $5,000 per business. The program's website states it 'multiplies community investment three times over' by leveraging additional private funding.

The expanded program supports businesses like Encore Chocolates & Teas, Moon Child PNW, and The Leaning Maple, which were featured in recent 'Member Spotlight' articles on the LoveOly website.

📄 Source: Business & Commerce — https://www.downtownolympia.org/news

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$15,000 is available for small business improvementsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The program is managed by the LoveOly organizationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The program helps businesses with things like storefront upgradesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The program helps businesses with things like customer experience enhancementsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The program was announced on February 26, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The program provides grants of up to $5,000 per businessNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The program's website states it 'multiplies community investment three times over'No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The program's website states it leverages additional private fundingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The expanded program supports businesses like Encore Chocolates & TeasNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The expanded program supports businesses like Moon Child PNWNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The expanded program supports businesses like The Leaning MapleNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Encore Chocolates & Teas, Moon Child PNW, and The Leaning Maple were featured in recent 'Member Spotlight' articles on the LoveOly website“June 29, 2026Published by loveoly on June 29, 2026Member Spotlight: Encore Chocolates & Teas, Craft Chocolates, Premium Teas in the Heart of Downtown Olympia...June 2, 2026Published by loveoly on June 2, 2026Member Spotlight: Moon Child PNW, a Curated Children’s Boutique in Downtown Olympia...May 15, 2026Published by loveoly on May 15, 2026Member Spotlight: The Leaning Maple, A Friendly Gluten-Free Restaurant & Event Space in Downtown Olympia...”