404 applications approved, 36 denied, 90 still pending for individual grant program

The Haines Borough is wrapping up processing for its CARES Act-funded individual grant program.

In total, the borough received 530 applications for the program that awarded $1,000 per adult and $500 per dependent child to eligible individuals. Program requirements included Haines residency, income loss due to the pandemic, and an anticipated 2020 income of $40,000 or less, or a joint income of $80,000 or less.

As of Monday, the borough had approved 404 applications and…