Commission Briefs

Mason County receives block grant

Mason County applied for and received a Public Services Community Development Block Grant through the state Department of Commerce.

According to the information packet, the county joined with the Community Action Council to provide referrals or direct client services for eligible participants who are residents of Lewis or Mason counties. The contract is for $102,000 with a performance period from July 2022 to June 2023. This is a formula grant that can be applied annually.

The county has agreed to serve as the applicant and grantee for the program. Grant money...