Webspec, a Des Moines marketing and technology company, is offering free assistance to help Polk County businesses apply for a portion of the $100 million cash grants offered by Facebook to up to 30,000 small businesses in communities where Facebook operates. The assistance is open to any small business in Polk County applying for grants worth up to $2,500 in cash and $1,500 in optional ad credit on Facebook platforms. The funds may be used for rent and other operational costs; businesses do not need a Facebook or Instagram account to apply by the April 28 deadline. Businesses may contact Webspec online for assistance.