Businesses in Anderson County that suffered during the COVID 19 Shutdown, will be able to access free Grant Funds for assistance. Approval of Federal Funding Grants for both the City of Garnett and Anderson County were announced last week. Garnett and Anderson County elected leaders were informed that separate Grants of $132,00, one each for the City and Anderson County, had been approved through State Administrators of the Federal Cares Act. Federal Money is assigned to assist businesses and individuals who were economically disadvantaged during the Government enforced shutdown of Businesses and most public activities. Garnett City Manager, Chris Weiner, told City Commissioners the Grants are aimed at preserving jobs in Small Business would be assigned into smaller and larger business size categories and were contingent on a majority of employees meeting Federal Low-to-Moderate Income Guidelines. Anyone with questions should contact economic Development Director, Julie Turnipseed.
