Loudoun County is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Support Services Grant Program.
Donor Name: Loudoun County
State: Virginia
County: Loudoun County (VA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/12/2023
Grant Duration: 2 years 11 months
Details:
The purpose of the grant program is to provide funding to nonprofits with a history of working with the Loudoun County community who assist residents at or below 80 percent Area Median Income (AMI) with medical equipment and/or other financial supports and/or utility assistance. These valuable services administered by nonprofits, will be provided at no cost to residents who continue to require support to maintain their employment, transportation, insurance, and other services that keep families whole.
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Support Services Grant Program provides funds to nonprofits for durable medical equipment, utility assistance and/or other financial support that support low/moderate-income residents who continue to be affected by the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Priority
Loudoun County prioritizes investment in high quality support services that provide documented positive outcomes for County residents.
Funding Information
Amount of Funding Available: $725,000
Period of Performance
February 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following baseline criteria to be eligible for this award:
- Be an established nonprofit certified as a 501(c)3 by the Internal Revenue Service.
- Provide the last three (3) years of IRS 990 forms and other financial documentation.
- Be in good standing with the Virginia State Corporation Commission at time of submission.
- Subject to limited exceptions, Virginia law prohibits localities from appropriating public funds to organizations controlled in whole or in part by churches (to include other houses of worship such as temples, mosques, synagogues, etc.) or sectarian societies. Therefore, a faith-based organization may be eligible to receive grants from Loudoun County only if it can submit evidence satisfactory to County staff demonstrating that (I) it is not controlled in whole or in part by a church (or other house of worship) or sectarian society; and (ii) the programs of such organization do not discriminate based on, and are not otherwise contingent upon the religious affiliation of participants or those eligible to receive assistance. Furthermore, County grants may not be used for any religious purpose or activity including, but not limited to, religious worship, instruction, or proselytization.
To be considered for funding, applicants must demonstrate the following criteria:
- Present a documented, data-driven antecedent underlying causes for disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 and corresponding service that will support Loudoun County residents;
- Show demonstrated outcomes for the service being provided;
- Show that services provide a direct benefit to Loudoun residents who are at 80 percent AMI or below,
- Demonstrate that the service targets Loudoun residents that were disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 pandemic and its negative economic impact;
- Demonstrate that the organization has the administrative resources to administer funds, and to implement medical equipment or other financial support services; Show existing and intended collaboration and partnerships with County government and other nonprofit organizations to administer the service;
- Agree to sign a Certification for Receipt of State and Local Recovery Funds (SLFRF) with the county and adhere to reporting requirements;
- Show that funding requested is realistic given the service level, standard medical equipment, and services costs, and that the organization does not rely predominantly on County grant funds.
For more information, visit Loudoun County.
