Grant Call for Third Round of CARES Act Funding for Worth County

 A third round of CARES Act funding for Worth County is underway. The Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments is now accepting application for reimbursement requests. Applications for the third round must be received by 5 pm Friday, November 20th, 2020. Completed packets may be emailed to amy@nwmorcog.org, faxed to (660) 582-7264, or mailed to the Regional Council at 114 West Third, Attn. Amy Dowis, Maryville, MO, 64468.

Small businesses and nonprofits located within Worth County are eligible to apply. Application requests for reimbursement must be based on eligible expenses or costs incurred during the period of September 5th through October 31st, and must satisfy the requirements of the CARES Act and Treasury guidance. Applicants will be required to submit sufficient supporting documentation such as invoices, receipts, and proof of payment.

The program funds will be allocated to eligible and qualified small businesses and non-profits based on availability. All grants will be processes on a first-come first-review basis to qualified applicants. Please note that applications for funds are considered public information.

To be eligible, businesses must meet the following requirements:

–Must be a for-profit, independently owned business or franchise or non-profit organization geographically located within the borders of Worth County;

–Must possess a current city, county, and state license or permit to operate as applicable;

–Must provide proof of a business hardship created by COVID-19 (such as employee layoffs, purchase of added safety items, added expenses due to COVID-19).

–Must use funds for operational needs, such as employee expenses, lease or mortgage payments, utilities, materials, supplies, and services;

–Must be in compliance with local, state, and federal non-discrimination policy and overall good standing with city and county service providers as of February 1st, 2020. For instance, current on utility bills, no liens or judgements, and all taxes paid;

–Must be a business with 30 full time equivalent or fewer employees.

Local governments and political subdivisions located within Worth County are eligible to apply for both reimbursement requests and future COVID-19 response needs. The Regional Council will review the applications for completeness, and the final decisions will be made by the Worth County Commission. Award recipients must enter into a written agreement with the county prior to disbursement of awarded funds.

The application packet is available from the Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments and can be downloaded from their website, www.nwmorcog.org. For more information, contact Amy Dowis (660) 582-5121.