Over 350 businesses financially affected by sinkholes and the I-80 closure have been able to apply for economic relief through an assistance grant program.
Anyone still hoping to apply for assistance, will have to do so online because the physical location set up in the Wharton Municipal Building closed Wednesday.
Businesses will get anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 to help keep them afloat. Business owners can apply through Jan. 2, 2026.
Meanwhile, the current schedule for I-80 reopening is:
- Two eastbound lanes around May 18.
- Two westbound lanes by May 31.
- Reopen I-80 in full by June 25.