More COVID-19 relief is available for Indiana’s small businesses. The state is adding another $60 million to its Small Business Restart Grant program, according to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
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State officials are figuring out how they’ll spend Indiana’s share of the latest federal COVID-19 relief package. During Wednesday’s press conference, Governor Holcomb noted that it’ll include about $3 billion for the state and another $3 billion for local governments.
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Marshall County Coroner John Grolich asked the commissioners Monday morning for a pre-pay for a vehicle. The coroner’s vehicle was previously approved to be purchased with CARES Act funding as the coroner does transport decedents who died of COVID-19.
Continue readingIndiana may end up using much of its remaining COVID-19 relief funding from the federal government to help pay off what it already owes the federal government. This week, state officials committed to using at least $400 million of the remaining $650 million in CARES Act money to replenish the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.
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An app that has information concerning emergency services to residents in Marshall County, road and weather closure updates, and the latest COVID-19 and immunization updates could be live in January.
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COVID-19 relief is making its way to Indiana’s meat processors. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has awarded $4 million from the federal CARES Act to 41 businesses through its Indiana Meat Processing Expansion & Development Grant Program.
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Indiana’s hospitals continue to struggle, amid the COVID-19 surge. The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state surpassed 3,000 for the first time this week.
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Marshall County Clerk Deb VanDeMark asked the Marshall County Council members to approve CARES Act funding through the Secretary of State’s Office.
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Big events and many other attractions were virtually shut down this year. Now, their organizers are getting some financial help. This week, state officials announced the recipients of the Arts, Cultural and Destination Marketing Organization Grant.
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Indiana is reporting success with its Rapid Recovery program to help Hoosiers improve their job skills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in June, the state allocated $50 million in federal CARES Act money to expand the availability of free training opportunities.
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Marshall County Health Administrator Ashley Garcia asked the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning to apply for CARES Act funding for IT needs through the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingA mobile medical unit to help bring a future COVID-19 vaccine to rural areas of Marshall County got the approval of the county council Friday. County Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm wants to use about $383,000 in federal CARES Act money to purchase a 38-foot Winnebago.
Continue readingMarshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer discussed with the Marshall County Council Monday morning a few of the projects that will be funded with CARES Act funding.
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A new program to help tenants and landlords settle eviction disputes is now up and running. Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush announced the launch of the Landlord and Tenant Settlement Conference Program, during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Wednesday.
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The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced that Marshall County is one of 42 communities in the state to receive more than $10 million in federal grant funding through the COVID-19 Response Program.
Continue readingThe Marshall County Economic Development Corporation is considering applying for OCRA funding for business relief after a conversation with the Marshall County Council this week.
Continue readingThe Marshall County Council members fielded several additional appropriation requests that may be reimbursed with CARES Act funding, but the Marshall County Commissioners want to prioritize the projects to determine that reimbursement.
Continue readingMarshall County’s CARES Act funding is spoken for with submitted invoices and proposed projects.
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Indiana arts organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be able to apply for a share of $10 million. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch announced Wednesday that the Indiana Destination Development Corporation will be offering grants with federal funding from the CARES Act.
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Indiana is expanding its help for Hoosiers struggling with their rent payments during the pandemic, as the ban on evictions comes to an end. Governor Holcomb announced Wednesday that the state is adding another $15 million to its COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program.
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