Funds available to help local businesses

The city of Fort Scott issued a notice on Wednesday for the purpose of considering applications to be submitted under the CDBG Local Revolving Loan Emergency Response for the effects of COVID-19 on local businesses.

The funds will be used for working capital such as salaries, wages, inventory, utilities, rent, insurance payments, etc., and must retain LMI (low-to-moderate income) jobs. The estimated fund amounts available will be more than $265,000.

Program and application information may be found at www.fscity.org. For additional details, contact Fort Scott Director of Economic Development Rachel Pruitt at rpruitt@fscity.org.