Polk County Received Grant Funds

          The Polk County Board of Commissioners are proud to announce that Polk County will be receiving two Community Development Block Grants through Business Oregon, in the amount of $250,000 each, to address childcare needs and food delivery.

Polk County, through its Family & Community Outreach Department applied for, and were successful in being awarded these two individual grants ($250,000 each).

Grant #1 – Child Care – Financial assistance voucher – Will assist in supporting childcare needs within Polk County.

Grant # 2 – Food Delivery – Will shore-up and improve food delivery services within rural areas of Polk County (Dallas, Monmouth, Independence, and Falls City).

More infrmation will be available in the next couple of months through our Family & Community Outreach Departments https://www.co.polk.or.us/fco or (503) 623-9664.