Boone County CARES Act Funding Opportunity
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ACT (CARES Act) passed on March 27, 2020, and signed by President Trump, established the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Each of Missouri’s counties received an allocation based on population. Boone County received $21,171,910.00.
The CARES Act funding opportunity in Boone County is designed to provide those impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency with financial relief through an application-based reimbursement program.
The County of Boone has implemented a portal-based application system to streamline applications. Applicants should be aware that information submitted through this portal are open records subject to the Missouri Sunshine Law, Chapter 610 RSMo. The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is serving as the reimbursement administrating office for the Boone County Commission. Before completing an application, please review the list of eligible expenses and other important information in the links below.
- Applicant Information Required - Prior to entering the site to apply for CARES Act funds we encourage you to have all the required information ready to enter in the form. This document and the below spreadsheet will help you gather and organize this information to expedite your application process.
Additional Resources
- US Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Fund FAQ
- County of Boone - CARES Act Funding FAQ
- State of MO Treasurer - Federal COVID-19 Related Funds
- US Senate - Guide to the CARES Act
- USA.gov - Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19
- State of MO DHSS - Letter to County Government Officials (July 9)
- National Association of Counties - COVID-19 Fiscal Impact Analysis
How to Apply
To apply for CARES Act Reimbursement Funding through Boone County, please complete the short form below and confirm the following statements are correct before clicking the Apply Now button:
- All funds being requested for reimbursement were, or will be, expended for use inside Boone County only and meet the criteria for reimbursement under this program.
- You as the applicant have the authority to request reimbursement for your organization.
- The funds being requested are not replacement for lost revenue.
- You have reviewed the permissible use of funds list within the FAQ’s provided on this page.
For more detailed information, please refer to our step-by-step instructions for completing the application process or our video demonstration of the CARES Act process. Please note that the video link opens in a new window and may be affected by a popup blocker.
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For additional questions about the Boone County CARES Act funding please submit a request through the contact form below.