Local government entities are taking extraordinary measures to protect their residents during the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to provide the basic services communities rely on. The Will County Local Government Assistance program is intended support communities cover critical expenses arising from the COVID-19 emergency.
Allocation Background
Will County has allocated over $33,000,000 of its overall CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds to support local government entities within Will County.
Cities and villages within Will County will receive a per capita allocation of $41.25 per person. Other local government entities within Will County, such as townships, school districts, and park districts, will receive an equal allocation based on the type of entity. For example, all townships will receive the same allocation. The below table summarizes the local government allocation. School district funding levels will be determined in the future.
Local Government Entities
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Allocation Amount
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Cities and Villages
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$41.25 per capita
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Fire District
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$35,000
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Library District
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$15,000
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Park District
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$25,000
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School District
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$20 per Will County student
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Township
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$10,000
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Other District
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$15,000
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Download a full list of allocations by government entity here.
Download a full list of allocations by school district entity here.
Funds will be distributed to the local government entity on a reimbursement basis when the government entity provides supporting documents for eligible expenditures that satisfy all federal CARES Act regulations and guidance.
This program guidance may be updated as additional guidance on program requirements, such as Treasury Guidance, becomes available, or if additional funding is allocated.
Questions can be sent via email to caresgov@willcountyillinois.com.
More information is available on the Treasury’s Website.
https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/state-and-local-governments
Coronavirus Relief Fund Guidance for State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Governments Updated June 30, 2020
Coronavirus Relief Fund Frequently Asked Questions Updated as of July 8, 2020