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$300M in CARES Funding to City and County Governments By Crystal Staley/Megan Armstrong Frankfort, KY - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $300 million award to city and county governments as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which established the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) to reimburse local governments for expenses incurred in response to the public health emergency caused by the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). These funds will be administered by the Department for Local Government (DLG) and can be used for reimbursements of expenses necessary to comply with public health guidelines and protect Kentuckians. To apply, eligible local governments with COVID-19-related expenses from March 1, 2020, to Dec. 30, 2020, must complete an application with expense documentation, which will be available on DLG's website tomorrow at 8 a.m. (EDT). The funding will be allocated to city and county governments based on approximate population size as recorded in the most recent census data. "Local governments have been instrumental in the fight against COVID-19 and are a lifeline in our local communities," said Gov. Beshear. "During this fight, they have sacrificed so much to protect others by supplying PPE, enforcing guidelines, keeping the public informed and looking out for our most vulnerable. This funding will help them better protect all Kentuckians." DLG Commissioner Dennis Keene noted city and county governments have stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Our local governments are on the front lines of this pandemic, sacrificing to keep Kentuckians safe. This funding is critical in the continued fight against COVID-19," said Commissioner Keene. The U.S. Department of Treasury has outlined specific guidelines and examples of eligible reimbursements for funding through CARES, which was enacted by the U.S. Congress to stimulate the economy and provide financial relief for those addressing the public health emergency. Guidelines include that expenses:
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