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<br />Page 1 of 1 <br /> <br />Orono CARES for Schools Grant Program <br /> The City of Orono is committed to efforts for partnerships within the community, <br />especially those that have a potential for impact on the broader community. The City of Orono is <br />committed to betterment of the Community and the interest of their residents. In the uncertain <br />times of the COVID-19 Health Emergency the City of Orono has received CARES Act funding <br />from the State. The amount of funding received exceeds the needs of the City during the <br />expenditure timeframe outlined by the State of Minnesota. The City’s availability funding <br />beyond their needs has led to the development of a new grant program. This program is designed <br />to lessen the burden of unfunded expenditures on the School Districts. This policy is establishing <br />the Orono CARES for Schools Grant Program. <br />Eligibility: School districts with a minimum of a 5% share of Orono’s total Taxable Market <br />Value for 2020. <br />Funding: CARES Act money not utilized as a function of the City Operations. The Orono <br />Public School District is eligible to receive up to 64.81% of the dedicated funds. Westonka <br />Public School District is eligible to receive up to 35.19% of the dedicated funds. <br />Process for Application and Receipt of Funding: <br />1. Each eligible applicant must approve the Orono CARES for Schools Grant Agreement <br />2. The program will be for reimbursement of eligible expenses submitted <br />a. Eligible expenses must be directly related to the COVID-19 Health Emergency in <br />the categories of Medical Expenses, Public Health Expenses, and Compliance <br />with Public Health Measures. <br />b. Must meet other requirements as laid out in the Orono CARES for Schools Grant <br />agreement. <br />3. To receive funds the following must be provided <br />a. Submissions include but are not limited to the invoice and check stub. <br />b. Completed Orono CARES for Schools Reimbursement Form. <br />c. Grant Point of Contact Information <br />4. All submissions must be received by October 23, 2020 for payment. <br />5. Grant Submission information should be submitted by either email to <br />finance@ci.orono.mn.us or by Mailing to the City of Orono, PO Box 66, Crystal Bay, <br />MN 55323. <br />6. For questions regarding the grant call 952-249-4611 or 952-249-4601 or email <br />finance@ci.orono.mn.us.