(KNZA)--Several local northeast Kansas cities and counties will receive grant funds for COVID-19 relief.

Governor Laura Kelly announced, in a release, that nearly $9 million in Community Development Block Grant funds have been awarded to 66 Kansas communities.

Locally, the city of Atchison, Jackson County and Marshall County will each receive $132,000. The city of Horton will receive $167,000.

The grants were available in two categories—economic development and meal programs. The release says the economic development grant will provide communities with funding to help local businesses retain jobs for low-to-moderate income people by covering working capital expenses. Meal program grants can be directed toward organizations providing meals for children affected by the loss of school meal programs.

Kelly said the grants will help communities rebuild their economies and support Kansas families