(KMZA)--An emergency relief program has been created in Nemaha County to help small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Nemaha County Commission, during a special meeting December 2, approved creation of the grant program utilizing leftover funds from the SPARK funding.
The program would compensate employers $1,500 for each full-time employee that had to be absent from work due to COVID-19 and $750 for every part-time employee that had to be off.
The Commission also approved the creation of a program that would reimburse employers for expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic such as cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment and hand sanitizer.
Applications for the new programs will be taken beginning December 9.
Awards will be made on a first-come first-serve basis until funds are exhausted or until December 20, whichever comes first.
Information on how to apply is available with this story at mscnews.net.
Beginning December 9 applications will be available online at www.Seneca-Kansas.com/NMSparkGrant or one can be sent to you by emailing nemaha.spark.grant@gmail.com. More information can be found by emailing the above address or contacting Kylee Bergstrom (785-336-1313)
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Atchison Walmart robbery sparks suspect search
Accused Atchison Walmart robber arrested Wed
Brown Co man involved in fatal central KS crash
Atchison woman injured in Shawnee Co crash
Rape among charges holding Holton man
Wrecked motorcyclist escapes serious injuries
Decision made on future of Atchison Co Lake
Atchison's black business past set for renewal
Two arrested after Jackson Co traffic stop
Suspect arrested in Jackson Co vehicle theft
Familiar name in local radio being remembered
Nemaha Co Attorney discusses retirement plans with commission
Flags to fly in honor of fallen KS paramedic
Jackson Co voters to face special question in November
HCC successfully concludes DOJ settlement agreement
Falls City Council moves forward with bonding for future electrical needs
Update on May 19 SE NE tornado
Lancaster Fire gains firetruck
LATEST STORIES
U.S. 59 bridge project begins Tuesday in Atchison Co
Nebraska included in Presidential Disaster Declaration
Atchison woman injured in Shawnee Co crash
Public health advisory issued for Pony Creek Lake
Rape among charges holding Holton man
Memorial Day honors planned for Atchison Co vets
Local tribes awarded housing grants
Suspect arrested in Jackson Co vehicle theft