Feb 25, 2021
Emily Swain, community impact director for the United Way of Marion and Taylor Counties, asked the Marion County Commission for support in applying for a CARES Act block grant. In October, as shown here, Swain discussed the grant with Fairmont City Council. TWV FILE PHOTO
FAIRMONT â The Marion County Commission held a public hearing as part of the process for the United Way of Marion and Taylor Counties to apply for a Community Development Block Grant through the CARES Act.
Emily Swain, community impact director for the United Way, said the stateâs development office is managing the money and non-entitlement cities and counties are eligible to apply for the funding.
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