In June 2020, Governor Kelly appointed the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas task force to begin establishing funding opportunities to aid in responding to COVID-19. Kansas received $1.25 billion in Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES Act) Funds.

A portion of that allocation, $6.9 million, was provided directly to Miami County to assist with the local impacts to the county's economy, families, healthcare, schools and communities. The Miami County Commissioners set aside funds from that allocation to assist businesses. 

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