MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Elks were awarded a total of $4,500 in grant funding that will go towards helping local veterans. The Lodge received a check of $3,500 as a result of the money it raised to support the Elks National Foundation. Additionally, the lodge was awarded a a $1000 focus grant that will be used to cover transportation to and from medical appointments for veterans and to pay for cleaning and hygiene supplies not covered by veterans’ benefits.