Senator McConnell Announces Coronavirus Funding for Frankfort

Statement

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the City of Frankfort received a $45,977 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). These federal resources, made available by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be used to assist Frankfort with its coronavirus response efforts. Senator McConnell introduced the CARES Act, which became the largest economic rescue package in American history, and led it to enactment in about a week.

The funding is being distributed by DOJ's Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program, which allows local governments like Frankfort to support efforts to control the spread of coronavirus in the area. The funding can be used for overtime pay for first responders, equipment for law enforcement and medical professionals, personal protection equipment such as masks, gloves, sanitizer, and other coronavirus-related priorities.

To date, organizations in Frankfort have received nearly $1.6 million as a result of Senator McConnell's CARES Act, including funding for Kentucky State University, Capital City Airport, and the Housing Authority of Frankfort.

"The Senate took bold action to support communities battling the coronavirus crisis, and I'm proud the City of Frankfort is receiving this vital assistance," said Senator McConnell. "These federal resources can help Kentuckians on the frontlines protect themselves while keeping families and communities safe. As Senate Majority Leader, I'm constantly working to advance Kentucky's priorities in the national discussion. I'm grateful to Kentucky first responders who are leading the effort to beat this virus and get back to normal."

"We're very appreciative to the Department of Justice and our Congressional leaders for the supplemental funding to aid the City during COVID-19," said Mayor William I. May, Jr. "It will go a long way in helping us through this crisis."

"The County is grateful for the supplemental funding allocated by the DOJ to support our preparation for and response to this pandemic," Judge Huston Wells.

In addition to these federal funds, the CARES Act has had an $11 billion impact in Kentucky so far. Senator McConnell's legislation has delivered $3.4 billion in relief to address urgent housing, transportation, healthcare, education and economic development priorities. His legislation also created the Paycheck Protection Program, which is helping more than 45,000 Kentucky small businesses access over $5 billion in loans to keep their lights on and employees on payroll. Kentucky families have also received more than $3.2 billion in Economic Impact Payments from the U.S. Treasury.

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