U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following announcement on June 9.
U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady announced that the County of Indiana, Pennsylvania, received $58,008 in Department of Justice grants to respond to the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
The grant was available under the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding program, authorized by the recent stimulus legislation signed by President Trump. In addition, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has been awarded $17.6 million in grants that can be distributed to eligible governmental agencies throughout Pennsylvania, including western Pennsylvania.
From the moment these grants became available, U.S. Attorney Brady has dedicated staff to ensure that all eligible agencies in western Pennsylvania had the opportunity to apply and receive funds promptly. Since then, the Office has worked with eligible applicants to assist them in the grant process.
"The men and women on the front line of this pandemic deserve our deepest appreciation for answering the call to serve regardless of the danger," U.S. Attorney Brady said. "The public safety funds being made available to Indiana County through DOJ’s Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding program can be used for the most pressing needs of our state and local partners, including new hiring and overtime pay, training, critical personal protective equipment and supplies, and the medical needs of prisoners."
"We are truly appreciative of receiving the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding grant from the Department of Justice, which will be used in purchasing PPE and equipment for use in battling COVID-19," said R. Michael Keith, Chairman of the Indiana County Commissioners. "Funding from the grant will enable the County to replenish these unbudgeted expenses so the County can continue to operate effectively and serve the needs of the community. This grant has made it possible to work within our means of our current budget. The Indiana County Commissioners would like to thank the Department of Justice for awarding this CESF grant."
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