Westmoreland commissioners said the county will receive $105.3 million in federal coronavirus relief funds that will be used to fund a variety of needed capital improvements and ultimately negate the need for a tax hike. Commissioners on Thursday formally applied for the money allocated through the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan approved by Congress in March. Westmoreland's allocation is $1.7 million less than expected, based on preliminary estimates. Commissioners said the money first will be used to pay for expenses related to the coronavirus pandemic and to provide grants to small businesses and nonprofit agencies.