STATEHOUSE (May 26, 2020) – Warrick County and local communities are eligible for more than $2.5 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to State Reps. Ron Bacon (R-Chandler) and Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville).
Indiana allocated $300 million in federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economics Security Act to counties and communities for reimbursement of expenditures related to the pandemic. Bacon said the funding, allocated based on population, cannot be used to replace lost tax revenue.
"Indiana is working diligently to reopen in a safe and responsible manner," Bacon said. "This means our local communities need to invest in resources to combat this virus, and these funds can help offset expenses we might have racked up."
Warrick County is eligible for $2,029,910 in reimbursement funding. In addition, these local communities are eligible to receive the following amounts:
"Local governments are resourceful and looking for any funds available to fight COVID-19," Sullivan said. "This money can help communities recover certain costs as they worked to protect Hoosiers and fight this virus."
According to Sullivan, the Indiana Finance Authority is in charge of implementing guidelines on how each county, city and town can use the funding, as well as compiling reimbursement requests through accepted documentation including invoices.
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State Rep. Ron Bacon (R-Chandler) represents House District 75,
which includes portions of Warrick, Pike and Spencer counties.
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State Rep. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) represents House District 78,
which includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
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