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For Immediate Release

Media Contact:
Michele Hall, Administrative Coordinator
Boone County Commission
Phone: (573) 886-4312
Email: MHall@boonecountymo.org


Boone County Commission to Host Community Information and Listening Sessions Regarding ARPA Funding Distributions

December 18, 2023 – The Boone County Commission will host Community Information and Listening Sessions at various locations throughout the county regarding the second-round distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The Community Information and Listening Sessions, which are open to the public, will begin Monday, January 8, 2024. These sessions will offer community members the opportunity to share their comments and priorities for disbursement of the remaining ARPA funding with the Commissioners.

The sessions will also include presentations by the Boone County Commission regarding the application process, timeline, and anticipated disbursement schedule for ARPA Funding. The Commission is now accepting applications from organizations for the second, and final, round of ARPA funding. The application can be found at https://www.showmeboone.com/commission/arpa.asp.  This round of funding will allocate approximately $6.5million in ARPA funds. The application submission deadline for the final round of funding is set for 5 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024. Commission approval of applications from the second round of funding is expected in Spring 2024.

All Boone County community members are encouraged to attend the Community Information and Listening Sessions at one of the times listed below:

Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:00PM
Boone County Commission Chambers, Boone County Government Center, 801 E. Walnut, Columbia, MO

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 6:30PM
Centralia City Hall, Council Chambers, 114 S. Rollins, Centralia, MO

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 6:30PM
Southern Boone County R-1 Central Office Boardroom, 5275 W. Red Tail Drive, Ashland, MO

Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 2:15PM
Boone County Commission Chambers, Boone County Government Center, 801 E. Walnut, Columbia, MO

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 6:00PM
Boone County Family Resources, Les Wagner Community Room, 2700 W. Ash St., Columbia, MO

Questions may be directed to commission@boonecountymo.org.

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