A federal support program is providing help for jurisdictions around Maryland, including Baltimore County.

The U.S. Department of Treasury released a breakdown of how much financial help communities can expect from the $350 billion Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.

Baltimore County is set to receive $160.7 million. It was among 24 Maryland jurisdictions that was allocated financial support through the program.

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"With this funding, communities hit hard by COVID-19 will be able to return to a semblance of normalcy; they'll be able to rehire teachers, firefighters and other essential workers – and to help small businesses reopen safely," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement.

The emergency funding for local governments was established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The funds are meant to be used to respond to acute pandemic-response needs, fill revenue shortfalls among state and local governments, and support the communities and populations hardest-hit by the COVID-19 crisis, according to the Treasury.

Baltimore County will get $160,706,923. Read more at Patch