Third Round of Grants from Lawrence County’s Coronavirus Relief Fund – Applications Accepted Through Sept. 4

Lawrence County Commission is targeting three specific needs in its third round of grants from Lawrence County’s Coronavirus Relief Fund. Applications will be accepted now through Friday, Sept. 4.

The application form and details can be found at www.lawrencecountymo.org/coronavirus-fund. Questions can be directed to the County Commission at 417-466-3666.

PPE, sanitizer, etc. reimbursements

Targeted to nonprofits, churches, schools and public entities located in Lawrence County to reimburse the costs of hand sanitizer, disinfectant, masks and other PPE to protect the public. This is a reimbursement grant for purchases March 1 through Aug. 31, 2020. The grant cannot be used to reimburse donated items or those that were received or reimbursed through any other program.

To apply, the applicant must provide:

(1) Completed application and documentation. This comes under #2 – Public Health Expense on page 6 of the application.

(2) Be sure to include a description of why you needed these items and how you will use them.

(3) In addition to invoices/receipts, be sure your documentation includes copies of canceled checks or other proof of payment.

Nonprofit operations

Targeted to those nonprofit community organizations in Lawrence County whose operations depend on income from a festival or other fund-raising event that has been canceled due to COVID-19. The funds must be necessary for the applicant to be able to maintain a continuation of the services it provides within the community. This is targeted to operational costs and does not include grants the applicant provides to others.

To apply, the applicant must provide:

(1) Completed application and documentation. This comes under #5 – Economic Support on page 9 of the application.

(2) A detailed narrative explaining how the economic support is necessary due to COVID-19 and why it is reasonably necessary in order to continue the entity’s functions and services to the community.

(3) Documentation for the past 3 years showing how much net revenue the organization normally receives from the event. (Examples: budget, bank statements, financial reports)

Fire departments

Targeted to fire departments located in Lawrence County for the purchase of an extractor washer, for turnout gear and medical call jump suits that might come in contact with COVID-19 patients. These are advance approval grants.

To apply, the applicant must provide:

(1) Completed application and documentation. This comes under #6 – Other Expenses Reasonably Necessary on page 10 of the application.

(2) A detailed narrative explaining why this is necessary due to COVID-19 and how the equipment will be used.