HR County Authorizes Moving Forward With MCEDD For Business Grants

Hood River County Commissioners on Monday authorized moving forward with an agreement with the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District to administer state funded grants to help businesses impacted by COVID-19.  The County has $705,000 in state funds to distribute, and the potential for another $145,000 in CARES Act funding could be added in.  County Administrator David Hecksel has been given authority to sign an agreement once it is finalized.  Hecksel says qualification requirements are still being finalized, and MCEDD will handle the administration.  The County is on a tight timeline, as they are required to disburse the funds by December 31.

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