Macon-Bibb CARES Act will fund grants throughout county

September 2, 2020

Chip Matthews,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Commissioners are working to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic by the way of grants.

At Tuesday night’s meeting, commissioners appropriated CARES Act funds from the general fund to several grants.

Local Small Business CARES Act Subrecipient Grant Fund for small businesses operating within Macon-Bibb County.
Feeding the Vulnerable CARES Act Subrecipient Grant Fund to aid non-profits that provide meals or food delivery services to the elderly, disables, and vulnerable persons.
School Support CARES Act Subrecipient Grant Fund which will provide grant funds to the Bibb County Board of Education, private schools, or charter schools operating in Macon-Bibb County.
Homelessness Support CARES Act Subrecipient Grant Fund for non-profits that provide shelter, meals and support to homeless people affected by COVID-19.

Each grant is for $1,000,000.