Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District is launching another round of their COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program to support businesses in Wasco County that have faced adverse business impacts as a result of COVID-19. The program will offer a temporary discount to Northern Wasco PUD business customers based on their business type and financial need. The program assistance is limited to $800 per business, for businesses with one to twenty employees, and will run for three consecutive months after reopening between June and December of this year. The PUD is partnering with the Wasco County Economic Development Commission to support the program. Businesses who received this assistance during 2020 and 2021 are eligible for another round of support but must reapply. For more information on eligibility, and to apply, go to nwascopud.org.