(KNZA)--Governor Laura Kelly has announced a second round of Community Development Block Grants to 56 Kansas communities to support coronavirus response .

Kelly, in a news release last Thursday, said a total of more than $7.2 million is being disbursed to assist communities affected by the pandemic and its economic effects.

Locally, Marysville was awarded a $171,400 grant.

$132,000 grants each were awarded to Blue Rapids, Highland and Pottawatomie County.

Winchester was the recipient of a $128,400 grant.

The grants, through the Kansas Department of Commerce, are available in two categories: Economic Development and Meal Programs.