Daviess County is eligible for over $1 million in federal stimulus money as reimbursement for money spent on COVID-19 related expenses. Also the county’s cities and towns are eligible for funding.
Washington can get nearly $400,000 Montgomery over $11,000, Odon over $45,000, Elnora over $21,000, Plainville can get nearly $16,000, Cannelburg just over $5000 and Alfordsville $3400.
State Representative Bruce Borders of Jasonville said “slowing the spread of this outbreak required a rapid response from our community leaders and the funding can help with some of the unexpected costs needed to keep residents safe.”
The funds are part of $300 million in federal dollars that the state is getting from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
