(KLZA)-- Holt County Commissioners have awarded a portion of the more than $516-thousand received by the County in coronavirus relief funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.

The CARES Act reimburses small businesses, non-profits, local governments and political subdivision, schools and other organizations for COVID-19 related expenses that have been incurred.

During their October 13 meeting, Commissioners approved applications in an amount of $7,693 for the Mound City School District. $8,906 for the Nodaway-Holt School District $43,603 for the South Holt School District.   In addition, the Board awarded $5-thousand do the 275 Grill in Oregon, Missouri.

The maximum amount per request is $5-thousand, however schools are eligible for higher amounts since they represent more people.

Schools will use the funds to cover the costs for masks,  gloves, disinfectant, thermometers and replacement of water fountains with bottle refill stations.  Funds can also be used for transportation costs with the added expense of sanitizing buses.