Saline County is now taking applications from local organizations that wish to receive part of the county's portion of the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund money.
As Salina Post first reported on Tuesday, the county has received $11,026,434 from the Coronavirus Relief Fund.
The money will be used to help local governments, organizations, and businesses recover expenses from the Coronavirus pandemic, according to information from Saline County. Grants also are available for small businesses and non-profits for reimbursements or future COVID-19-related expenses, including workforce retraining programs and other worker support, the county information noted.
The deadline to apply is July 31, 2020, according to the county.
The Saline County Commission has appointed a citizen Coronavirus Fund Advisory Committee to provide recommendations to the county commission regarding how to distribute the Cares Act funds.
According to the county, funds will be distributed in two forms:
•As reimbursements for expenses incurred to respond to or prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic, including personal protective equipment, barriers for those dealing with the public, and equipment and technology for remote workspaces. Reimbursements would be for actual expenses between March 1 and July 31.
•As programs proposed to the county advisory committee for future needs.
Some of the restrictions on grants and reimbursements include the following.
•Funds cannot replace lost revenue
•Funds cannot duplicate reimbursements from federal or state programs
•Funds must be fully expended by December 30, 2020.
Additional information, application forms, and more complete lists of eligible items are available on the Saline County website.
County advisory committee meetings and documents are open to the public. Meeting slide shows, official documents, minutes and other information are available on the county’s website.
Meetings can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwZp_cTSJ3Nepp_5rOGevA
Other document links: https://www.saline.org/Coronavirus/CRF-Funding