(La Porte, IN) - La Porte County is applying for another grant to help small businesses hurt financially by the pandemic.

Recently, a $250,000 grant from the state was given to 29 small businesses in the unincorporated areas of La Porte County.

The La Porte County Council Monday night gave its blessing to applying for another $250,000 state grant.

Tony Rodriquez, Executive Director of the La Porte County Office of Economic and Community Development, said 27 of the 29 businesses chosen to receive money under the first grant have received checks.